Comments received on poems by arqios
drive on by
Tony Grannell said:
Have wheels will travel, no money, no wheels, have feet will blister, by bus if it ever arrives. The pangs of transport in today\'s world, just to make a wage. The obstacles of life for a poor honest poet. Down to earth and spot on in four fine stanzas.
Wishing you the best of luck,
Tony.
July 11th, 2025 07:27
Tony Grannell said:
Have wheels will travel, no money, no wheels, have feet will blister, by bus if it ever arrives. The pangs of transport in today\'s world, just to make a wage. The obstacles of life for a poor honest poet. Down to earth and spot on in four fine stanzas.
Wishing you the best of luck,
Tony.
July 11th, 2025 07:27
drive on by
sorenbarrett said:
I felt this write Cryptic. I\'ve been without a ride. Thumbed when young until one time a guy didn\'t want to let me out. Finally dropped me further down the road than I was to start with. Have caught buses that came too late, ubered that emptied my pocket and sometime didn\'t show up, walked till exhausted. This poem is full of great metaphors as well that each one fit like a glove. It smelled of country vast and expansive and the poverty that I\'ve known. It was as familiar as an old pair of worn boots. A fave
July 11th, 2025 07:15
sorenbarrett said:
I felt this write Cryptic. I\'ve been without a ride. Thumbed when young until one time a guy didn\'t want to let me out. Finally dropped me further down the road than I was to start with. Have caught buses that came too late, ubered that emptied my pocket and sometime didn\'t show up, walked till exhausted. This poem is full of great metaphors as well that each one fit like a glove. It smelled of country vast and expansive and the poverty that I\'ve known. It was as familiar as an old pair of worn boots. A fave
July 11th, 2025 07:15
starfall, freefall
Goldfinch60 said:
That company will always be with you arqios.
Andy
July 11th, 2025 01:44
Goldfinch60 said:
That company will always be with you arqios.
Andy
July 11th, 2025 01:44
starfall, freefall
David Wakeling said:
What a deep and sensitive write.Very moving and enjoyable to read.I read it twice. Some wonderful lines here.Well done
July 10th, 2025 20:02
David Wakeling said:
What a deep and sensitive write.Very moving and enjoyable to read.I read it twice. Some wonderful lines here.Well done
July 10th, 2025 20:02
starfall, freefall
MendedFences27 said:
Rik, I love the playing with form and how it can add to the meaning of a poem. There is also a longing within these words for someone\'s return, if only to for \"company between questions\". All in all, a well written and intriguing piece, I loved it. - Phil A.
July 10th, 2025 14:14
MendedFences27 said:
Rik, I love the playing with form and how it can add to the meaning of a poem. There is also a longing within these words for someone\'s return, if only to for \"company between questions\". All in all, a well written and intriguing piece, I loved it. - Phil A.
July 10th, 2025 14:14
starfall, freefall
orchidee said:
I of course rarely get any cryptic meanings! lol.
July 10th, 2025 12:59
orchidee said:
I of course rarely get any cryptic meanings! lol.
July 10th, 2025 12:59
starfall, freefall
Damaso said:
Wow, how intriguing both the text and the image are. I\'ve reread it several times, and I think I\'ll reread it several more times. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. Best regards.
July 10th, 2025 11:55
Damaso said:
Wow, how intriguing both the text and the image are. I\'ve reread it several times, and I think I\'ll reread it several more times. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. Best regards.
July 10th, 2025 11:55
starfall, freefall
Poetic Licence said:
This touches a cord, no talking, questions etc just some company, nicely expressed and written
July 10th, 2025 10:38
Poetic Licence said:
This touches a cord, no talking, questions etc just some company, nicely expressed and written
July 10th, 2025 10:38
starfall, freefall
2781 said:
For some reason? I get the word reverse. Thinking of the universe expanding reminds me that on that day, all returns again.
July 10th, 2025 09:21
2781 said:
For some reason? I get the word reverse. Thinking of the universe expanding reminds me that on that day, all returns again.
July 10th, 2025 09:21
starfall, freefall
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Oh my friend (OMF š¤£)ā¦this is one of those poems that appears and disappears at the same time. That lineāābecause itās running out of ways to hold itself togetherāāhit too close, in the best way. And that final ache for company between questions...you spoke what silence sometimes tries to say. Beautifully done. š¹š An easy fave!
July 10th, 2025 08:58
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Oh my friend (OMF š¤£)ā¦this is one of those poems that appears and disappears at the same time. That lineāābecause itās running out of ways to hold itself togetherāāhit too close, in the best way. And that final ache for company between questions...you spoke what silence sometimes tries to say. Beautifully done. š¹š An easy fave!
July 10th, 2025 08:58
starfall, freefall
sorenbarrett said:
In the beginning was the word. Autem spoke and by his word all things were created. All things out of nothingness. The big bang. The next tow lines so perfect. ( I saw my reflection in the window and mistook it for someone coming home) Creation to destruction and back again, how greater coming home yet is it not all just a reflection. Two dimensional all reflections stand still they have already arrived. A blink a designation of time whether light years or in the blink of an eye. As the cosmos expands greater distance between stars and galaxies so greater distance between people and we all long for company and affiliation. Loos thoughts Cryptic. Beautiful poem,
July 10th, 2025 07:02
sorenbarrett said:
In the beginning was the word. Autem spoke and by his word all things were created. All things out of nothingness. The big bang. The next tow lines so perfect. ( I saw my reflection in the window and mistook it for someone coming home) Creation to destruction and back again, how greater coming home yet is it not all just a reflection. Two dimensional all reflections stand still they have already arrived. A blink a designation of time whether light years or in the blink of an eye. As the cosmos expands greater distance between stars and galaxies so greater distance between people and we all long for company and affiliation. Loos thoughts Cryptic. Beautiful poem,
July 10th, 2025 07:02
nev
David Wakeling said:
I hope things work out. It is a poem about a persons mysterious behaviour.A senstive personal piece
July 9th, 2025 19:23
David Wakeling said:
I hope things work out. It is a poem about a persons mysterious behaviour.A senstive personal piece
July 9th, 2025 19:23
vestibule
Tony Grannell said:
Hello Arqios,
This reads like an awakening from the mechanical to the philosophical in a most splendid poem. From the peeling of an orange to the opening of time. So carefully composed, not a word out of place and each stanza a marvel to behold. Very well done indeed.
All the best,
Tony.
July 9th, 2025 11:28
Tony Grannell said:
Hello Arqios,
This reads like an awakening from the mechanical to the philosophical in a most splendid poem. From the peeling of an orange to the opening of time. So carefully composed, not a word out of place and each stanza a marvel to behold. Very well done indeed.
All the best,
Tony.
July 9th, 2025 11:28
nev
Neville said:
Hey brother Arqios spooky, or what .. & furthermore, I can\'t think of a time when I felt more chuffed .. chuffed to bits in fact (for those non Brits, chuffed is a kind of happy & honoured kind feeling) ..
July 9th, 2025 11:22
Neville said:
Hey brother Arqios spooky, or what .. & furthermore, I can\'t think of a time when I felt more chuffed .. chuffed to bits in fact (for those non Brits, chuffed is a kind of happy & honoured kind feeling) ..
July 9th, 2025 11:22
nev
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friendā¦this was exactly the right kind of poem, at the right kind of moment. š You gave shape to what so many of us have been quietly feeling in Nevilleās absence. And now, with that return poemāit feels like the circleās closing just a little. Thank you for posting this anyway. You said what needed saying. š¹š And welcome back, Sir Neville!
July 9th, 2025 10:58
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friendā¦this was exactly the right kind of poem, at the right kind of moment. š You gave shape to what so many of us have been quietly feeling in Nevilleās absence. And now, with that return poemāit feels like the circleās closing just a little. Thank you for posting this anyway. You said what needed saying. š¹š And welcome back, Sir Neville!
July 9th, 2025 10:58
nev
Poetic Licence said:
I echo the sentiment it is good to have him back, touching write
July 9th, 2025 10:39
Poetic Licence said:
I echo the sentiment it is good to have him back, touching write
July 9th, 2025 10:39
nev
sorenbarrett said:
A fave for the respect. Love the tribute. I had searched far and wide and am very pleased with his return. Good write Cryptic belated or not.
July 9th, 2025 09:22
sorenbarrett said:
A fave for the respect. Love the tribute. I had searched far and wide and am very pleased with his return. Good write Cryptic belated or not.
July 9th, 2025 09:22
vestibule
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Oh my friendā¦this one breathed. That fire line at the top already lit the fuse, and then the final imageāthe clock not marking time, but an opening? Quite the revelation, dear poet. Love and live for that! Thereās deep stillness here, and even deeper knowing. Thank you for this. š¹š
July 9th, 2025 08:46
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Oh my friendā¦this one breathed. That fire line at the top already lit the fuse, and then the final imageāthe clock not marking time, but an opening? Quite the revelation, dear poet. Love and live for that! Thereās deep stillness here, and even deeper knowing. Thank you for this. š¹š
July 9th, 2025 08:46
nev
arqios said:
Was going to post this earlier but you did give us a sign, Nev. So there\'s that. And a first post back... yay!
July 9th, 2025 08:41
arqios said:
Was going to post this earlier but you did give us a sign, Nev. So there\'s that. And a first post back... yay!
July 9th, 2025 08:41
vestibule
Goldfinch60 said:
May that opening lead us to a light of peace and love arqios.
Andy
July 9th, 2025 01:24
Goldfinch60 said:
May that opening lead us to a light of peace and love arqios.
Andy
July 9th, 2025 01:24
vestibule
Mottakeenur Rehman said:
Your poem weaves quiet tension with delicate grace, where every stillness hums with anticipation. The imagery lingers, leaving the reader poised at the threshold of something profound.
July 8th, 2025 13:34
Mottakeenur Rehman said:
Your poem weaves quiet tension with delicate grace, where every stillness hums with anticipation. The imagery lingers, leaving the reader poised at the threshold of something profound.
July 8th, 2025 13:34
vestibule
orchidee said:
Good write, though I suppose I\'ve missed the cryptic meanings. No change there then from me. lol.
July 8th, 2025 12:01
orchidee said:
Good write, though I suppose I\'ve missed the cryptic meanings. No change there then from me. lol.
July 8th, 2025 12:01
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