Comments received on poems by arqios
the cupboard light
Salvia.S said:
Softly intimate and beautifully understated, -it says so much with so little, like a whispered truth in the dark. Well written!!!!
August 17th, 2025 01:07
Salvia.S said:
Softly intimate and beautifully understated, -it says so much with so little, like a whispered truth in the dark. Well written!!!!
August 17th, 2025 01:07
the cupboard light
Cheeky Missy said:
This tale unravels in the ambiance of that careful tiptoeing so as not to waken sleepers, unfolding with exquisite details and a tender sweetness which irresistibly draws the heart into that warm moment. Beautiful. Excellently rendered with perfect imagery and a haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
August 16th, 2025 23:47
Cheeky Missy said:
This tale unravels in the ambiance of that careful tiptoeing so as not to waken sleepers, unfolding with exquisite details and a tender sweetness which irresistibly draws the heart into that warm moment. Beautiful. Excellently rendered with perfect imagery and a haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
August 16th, 2025 23:47
8-days in a gum-leaf blur
Cheeky Missy said:
Wow! Just WOW. I...I am so happily taken off to other realms hereby, tickled with the suggestion and enthralled, I don\'t know how to answer. Awesome! I love, love, LOVE this!!! Exquisitely rendered with exceptional imagery and a waltzing poignancy, thank you so very, very much for sharing!
August 16th, 2025 18:41
Cheeky Missy said:
Wow! Just WOW. I...I am so happily taken off to other realms hereby, tickled with the suggestion and enthralled, I don\'t know how to answer. Awesome! I love, love, LOVE this!!! Exquisitely rendered with exceptional imagery and a waltzing poignancy, thank you so very, very much for sharing!
August 16th, 2025 18:41
8-days in a gum-leaf blur
arqios said:
Kookaburra sits on the old gum tree,
Merry merry king of the bush is he.
Laugh, Kookaburra, laugh, Kookaburra,
Gay your life must be!
Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree
Eating all the gumdrops he can see
Stop, Kookaburra, Stop, Kookaburra
Leave some there for me.
Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree,
Counting all the monkeys he can see
Stop, Kookaburra, Stop, Kookaburra,
That\'s no monkey, that\'s me.
August 16th, 2025 18:23
arqios said:
Kookaburra sits on the old gum tree,
Merry merry king of the bush is he.
Laugh, Kookaburra, laugh, Kookaburra,
Gay your life must be!
Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree
Eating all the gumdrops he can see
Stop, Kookaburra, Stop, Kookaburra
Leave some there for me.
Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree,
Counting all the monkeys he can see
Stop, Kookaburra, Stop, Kookaburra,
That\'s no monkey, that\'s me.
August 16th, 2025 18:23
8-days in a gum-leaf blur
arqios said:
…under half but struggling… a very curious state to be in
August 16th, 2025 18:14
arqios said:
…under half but struggling… a very curious state to be in
August 16th, 2025 18:14
8-days in a gum-leaf blur
arqios said:
Gum-Leaf, gum tree refer to the eucalyptus family of trees. Thanks Bella Shepard for pointing that out.
August 16th, 2025 14:26
arqios said:
Gum-Leaf, gum tree refer to the eucalyptus family of trees. Thanks Bella Shepard for pointing that out.
August 16th, 2025 14:26
8-days in a gum-leaf blur
Bella Shepard said:
Did a google search and found \"gum-leaf\" (eucalyptus), which must have some interesting properties, if that was in your tea. A delightful romp through each day. Such a fun poem, definitely had me smiling all the way.
August 16th, 2025 12:51
Bella Shepard said:
Did a google search and found \"gum-leaf\" (eucalyptus), which must have some interesting properties, if that was in your tea. A delightful romp through each day. Such a fun poem, definitely had me smiling all the way.
August 16th, 2025 12:51
8-days in a gum-leaf blur
Poetic Licence said:
Am thankful to the author\'s additional notes, which made it much clearer for me.an interesting and entertaining read with a large splattering of Australian humour, enjoyed the read
August 16th, 2025 10:36
Poetic Licence said:
Am thankful to the author\'s additional notes, which made it much clearer for me.an interesting and entertaining read with a large splattering of Australian humour, enjoyed the read
August 16th, 2025 10:36
8-days in a gum-leaf blur
Tristan Robert Lange said:
The kookaburra sits in the old gum tree, or something like that! Rik, this one is cheeky and vivid (as I hope my first sentence landed 🤣) week’s rhythm painted with Aussie flavor, humor and charm, mate. The ending shrug lands perfectly, imho. Loved it, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️
August 16th, 2025 07:28
Tristan Robert Lange said:
The kookaburra sits in the old gum tree, or something like that! Rik, this one is cheeky and vivid (as I hope my first sentence landed 🤣) week’s rhythm painted with Aussie flavor, humor and charm, mate. The ending shrug lands perfectly, imho. Loved it, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️
August 16th, 2025 07:28
8-days in a gum-leaf blur
sorenbarrett said:
This one tastes Australian and though I got many of the colloquial meanings some were missed and left me an outsider looking in. It felt warm and inviting but the door was looked. Quaint and lovely Cryptic loved the wording.
August 16th, 2025 05:00
sorenbarrett said:
This one tastes Australian and though I got many of the colloquial meanings some were missed and left me an outsider looking in. It felt warm and inviting but the door was looked. Quaint and lovely Cryptic loved the wording.
August 16th, 2025 05:00
the cupboard light
Doggerel Dave said:
Atmosphere, built domestic detail. Brilliant narrative.
August 15th, 2025 16:11
Doggerel Dave said:
Atmosphere, built domestic detail. Brilliant narrative.
August 15th, 2025 16:11
the cupboard light
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, arqios,
All a poet needs is a stovetop light, a humming fridge and a beautiful interruption - behold a cupboard full of poems. A wonderful poem leaning on the wonder.
Fond regards,
Tony.
August 15th, 2025 11:53
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, arqios,
All a poet needs is a stovetop light, a humming fridge and a beautiful interruption - behold a cupboard full of poems. A wonderful poem leaning on the wonder.
Fond regards,
Tony.
August 15th, 2025 11:53
\"a former dream\"
Tony Grannell said:
Hello arqios,
To err on the side of flight is a great lesson when suddenly grounded as I can surely attest to - bloodied knees, elbows and pride. I\'m very fond of this poem and thank you very much for sharing. A unique observation to delight any reader.
Kind regards,
Tony.
August 15th, 2025 10:39
Tony Grannell said:
Hello arqios,
To err on the side of flight is a great lesson when suddenly grounded as I can surely attest to - bloodied knees, elbows and pride. I\'m very fond of this poem and thank you very much for sharing. A unique observation to delight any reader.
Kind regards,
Tony.
August 15th, 2025 10:39
the cupboard light
Tristan Robert Lange said:
This is so tender and quietly cinematic (a quality I truly love)…domestic stillness wrapped around a moment that feels both ordinary and sacred. That final image of the house listening lingers beautifully. Houses listen. Indeed. Loved this, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
August 15th, 2025 10:03
Tristan Robert Lange said:
This is so tender and quietly cinematic (a quality I truly love)…domestic stillness wrapped around a moment that feels both ordinary and sacred. That final image of the house listening lingers beautifully. Houses listen. Indeed. Loved this, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
August 15th, 2025 10:03
the cupboard light
arqios said:
So glad that this came through within its first couple of hours.
August 15th, 2025 06:26
arqios said:
So glad that this came through within its first couple of hours.
August 15th, 2025 06:26
the cupboard light
Poetic Licence said:
Very comforting and soothing write, even the daughter left the writer to it, a wonderful write, very enjoyed
August 15th, 2025 05:10
Poetic Licence said:
Very comforting and soothing write, even the daughter left the writer to it, a wonderful write, very enjoyed
August 15th, 2025 05:10
the cupboard light
sorenbarrett said:
This feels so familiar so comfortable and relatable. It has a sense of cuteness to it that makes it charming. Nicely done Cryptic
August 15th, 2025 05:05
sorenbarrett said:
This feels so familiar so comfortable and relatable. It has a sense of cuteness to it that makes it charming. Nicely done Cryptic
August 15th, 2025 05:05
\"a former dream\"
Goldfinch60 said:
We always arise from our lives arqios.
Andy
August 15th, 2025 01:09
Goldfinch60 said:
We always arise from our lives arqios.
Andy
August 15th, 2025 01:09
\"a former dream\"
Tristan Robert Lange said:
The reckoning settled in as a read, for real…you really capture what’s left after the flight ends...and how even the ashes can hold a glint of what was. This, as I see it, is a profound truth. All the same, I truly appreciate the insight here, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
August 14th, 2025 12:02
Tristan Robert Lange said:
The reckoning settled in as a read, for real…you really capture what’s left after the flight ends...and how even the ashes can hold a glint of what was. This, as I see it, is a profound truth. All the same, I truly appreciate the insight here, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
August 14th, 2025 12:02
\"a former dream\"
Neville said:
Ah\' YES, now I see .. I get it .. call that a coincidence .. or WOT .. Distinctly brill .. Neville
August 14th, 2025 11:13
Neville said:
Ah\' YES, now I see .. I get it .. call that a coincidence .. or WOT .. Distinctly brill .. Neville
August 14th, 2025 11:13
\"a former dream\"
orchidee said:
Something \'deeper\'? How will my 3 brain cells comprehend that?! lol. Fido will know of course - he has 300 billion brain cells.
August 14th, 2025 10:59
orchidee said:
Something \'deeper\'? How will my 3 brain cells comprehend that?! lol. Fido will know of course - he has 300 billion brain cells.
August 14th, 2025 10:59
\"a former dream\"
Poetic Licence said:
To me this comes across as learning from our mistakes, otherwise the effort we put into making those mistakes is wasted, I know that is probably not it, but that\'s what I see. Nicely crafted and a lovely gentle read, enjoyed
August 14th, 2025 07:44
Poetic Licence said:
To me this comes across as learning from our mistakes, otherwise the effort we put into making those mistakes is wasted, I know that is probably not it, but that\'s what I see. Nicely crafted and a lovely gentle read, enjoyed
August 14th, 2025 07:44
\"a former dream\"
sorenbarrett said:
I loved the poem but particularly the last line. But come on Cryptic you know as an old man my eyes aren\'t what they used to be and the size of the print on this one pushed me to the limit.
August 14th, 2025 05:38
sorenbarrett said:
I loved the poem but particularly the last line. But come on Cryptic you know as an old man my eyes aren\'t what they used to be and the size of the print on this one pushed me to the limit.
August 14th, 2025 05:38
\"a former dream\"
arqios said:
This piece invites you into a quiet reckoning; where flight meets reflection, and the sky becomes more than backdrop- “a former dream” doesn’t ask for answers, but offers something deeper: the shimmer of insight after descent.
Read it slowly. Let it settle. Then share—what do we carry after the fall?
August 14th, 2025 05:24
arqios said:
This piece invites you into a quiet reckoning; where flight meets reflection, and the sky becomes more than backdrop- “a former dream” doesn’t ask for answers, but offers something deeper: the shimmer of insight after descent.
Read it slowly. Let it settle. Then share—what do we carry after the fall?
August 14th, 2025 05:24
\"unspoken storms\"
Goldfinch60 said:
Such wonderfully true words arqios.
Andy
August 14th, 2025 01:20
Goldfinch60 said:
Such wonderfully true words arqios.
Andy
August 14th, 2025 01:20
\"unspoken storms\"
Keeter C said:
Oceans are deep. What secrets they keep? Nice.
August 13th, 2025 17:42
Keeter C said:
Oceans are deep. What secrets they keep? Nice.
August 13th, 2025 17:42
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