Comments received on poems by arqios
looking glass
Friendship said:
Well written. Your poem explores the complexities of identity and self-perception, suggesting that our understanding of ourselves is fragmented and influenced by external reflections.
February 17th, 2026 09:37
Friendship said:
Well written. Your poem explores the complexities of identity and self-perception, suggesting that our understanding of ourselves is fragmented and influenced by external reflections.
February 17th, 2026 09:37
looking glass
Thomas W Case said:
Hey, my friend, this cuts deep—like staring at yourself through broken glass.
I love how you turn fracture into form, jagged pieces that still carry your light.
February 17th, 2026 07:42
Thomas W Case said:
Hey, my friend, this cuts deep—like staring at yourself through broken glass.
I love how you turn fracture into form, jagged pieces that still carry your light.
February 17th, 2026 07:42
looking glass
sorenbarrett said:
This poem itself a mosaic. We are all made of many pieces unified. Sometimes in our cracks apparent flaws appear but are they us or just the perceptions that outside eyes hold. A lovely write so deep in metaphor my friend
February 17th, 2026 06:03
sorenbarrett said:
This poem itself a mosaic. We are all made of many pieces unified. Sometimes in our cracks apparent flaws appear but are they us or just the perceptions that outside eyes hold. A lovely write so deep in metaphor my friend
February 17th, 2026 06:03
a solitary room
NafisaSB said:
it is always better to share your troubles, and halve them because solitude can have devastating effects..you have shown this so well
February 17th, 2026 00:56
NafisaSB said:
it is always better to share your troubles, and halve them because solitude can have devastating effects..you have shown this so well
February 17th, 2026 00:56
What is it?
Kevin Hulme said:
Reminds me of those Puzzles that went \' My first is in Fish, but never in Fowl\' or something.
Never understood them at all. Good images.
February 16th, 2026 19:52
Kevin Hulme said:
Reminds me of those Puzzles that went \' My first is in Fish, but never in Fowl\' or something.
Never understood them at all. Good images.
February 16th, 2026 19:52
What is it?
David Wakeling said:
Wow I have missed your poetry.This is amazing.It keeps the suspense until the end like a Hitchcock movie.Just a restless hinge.Wonderful
February 16th, 2026 18:59
David Wakeling said:
Wow I have missed your poetry.This is amazing.It keeps the suspense until the end like a Hitchcock movie.Just a restless hinge.Wonderful
February 16th, 2026 18:59
What is it?
marissa said:
i love this even fully not understanding it completely
February 16th, 2026 13:08
marissa said:
i love this even fully not understanding it completely
February 16th, 2026 13:08
What is it?
Friendship said:
Nicely written. Your poem revolves around the elusive nature of understanding and meaning. It explores the complexities of existence, perception, and human emotion, suggesting that the act of questioning is as significant as any answer one might seek
February 16th, 2026 05:17
Friendship said:
Nicely written. Your poem revolves around the elusive nature of understanding and meaning. It explores the complexities of existence, perception, and human emotion, suggesting that the act of questioning is as significant as any answer one might seek
February 16th, 2026 05:17
What is it?
sorenbarrett said:
It is the poeticism itself in the wording, the images and metaphor that make this one a fave.
February 16th, 2026 05:17
sorenbarrett said:
It is the poeticism itself in the wording, the images and metaphor that make this one a fave.
February 16th, 2026 05:17
corkscrew, reprise
Goldfinch60 said:
Fine words Rik, mine is a Rioja please when you open it.
Andy
February 16th, 2026 02:49
Goldfinch60 said:
Fine words Rik, mine is a Rioja please when you open it.
Andy
February 16th, 2026 02:49
corkscrew, reprise
Kevin Hulme said:
Like the ambitions of our youth. Waiting to be released.
February 15th, 2026 20:03
Kevin Hulme said:
Like the ambitions of our youth. Waiting to be released.
February 15th, 2026 20:03
corkscrew, reprise
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this works on multiple levels…cellar as memory, cork as restraint, release as revelation. The pacing mirrors the pressure building inside the vessels. And that raised eyebrow at the end…subtle, knowing, almost amused. Powerful poem that leaves the reader leaning in for more. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 15th, 2026 09:36
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this works on multiple levels…cellar as memory, cork as restraint, release as revelation. The pacing mirrors the pressure building inside the vessels. And that raised eyebrow at the end…subtle, knowing, almost amused. Powerful poem that leaves the reader leaning in for more. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 15th, 2026 09:36
corkscrew, reprise
sorenbarrett said:
A great metaphor here Cryptic we all wait on tenterhooks for the word repressed will it be a wonderful vintage full of pleasant flavor or a sour vinegar one. Well written my friend a fave
February 15th, 2026 07:34
sorenbarrett said:
A great metaphor here Cryptic we all wait on tenterhooks for the word repressed will it be a wonderful vintage full of pleasant flavor or a sour vinegar one. Well written my friend a fave
February 15th, 2026 07:34
corkscrew, reprise
Friendship said:
well written. Your poem explores the theme of anticipation and release, symbolized by the imagery of bottles waiting to be uncorked. It reflects on the passage of time, the buildup of emotions, and the eventual release of those emotions, paralleling the act of opening a wine bottle with moments of revelation or expression in life.
February 15th, 2026 07:11
Friendship said:
well written. Your poem explores the theme of anticipation and release, symbolized by the imagery of bottles waiting to be uncorked. It reflects on the passage of time, the buildup of emotions, and the eventual release of those emotions, paralleling the act of opening a wine bottle with moments of revelation or expression in life.
February 15th, 2026 07:11
Brugge ( September reverie )
Goldfinch60 said:
You can always walk around the pond Rik to get your steps up and then enjoy the croissant.
Andy
February 15th, 2026 02:52
Goldfinch60 said:
You can always walk around the pond Rik to get your steps up and then enjoy the croissant.
Andy
February 15th, 2026 02:52
a solitary room
Kevin Hulme said:
I quite agree. They say Times a great Healer, but the Wounds still get sore every now and then.
Haven\'t been around as I was having trouble with my device.
February 14th, 2026 19:39
Kevin Hulme said:
I quite agree. They say Times a great Healer, but the Wounds still get sore every now and then.
Haven\'t been around as I was having trouble with my device.
February 14th, 2026 19:39
Brugge ( September reverie )
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this balances the mundane and the immense beautifully. Birdcalls, ponds, pastries…then tremors and estrangement. It feels like displacement rendered softly, without dramatics. The calm tone makes the ache sharper. Strong work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 14th, 2026 10:44
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this balances the mundane and the immense beautifully. Birdcalls, ponds, pastries…then tremors and estrangement. It feels like displacement rendered softly, without dramatics. The calm tone makes the ache sharper. Strong work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 14th, 2026 10:44
Brugge ( September reverie )
Friendship said:
A sad poem. Your poem aims to evoke empathy and understanding of the complexities of human emotions.
February 14th, 2026 07:16
Friendship said:
A sad poem. Your poem aims to evoke empathy and understanding of the complexities of human emotions.
February 14th, 2026 07:16
Brugge ( September reverie )
sorenbarrett said:
I tend to like bananas and flaky croissants but then I am on the other side of the pond. This poem is best for after breakfast when the brain has more fuel to work. It is enigmatic in its clarity. And it is true that food is comfort for some but not I when feeling sad. A most intriguing poem my friend
February 14th, 2026 05:16
sorenbarrett said:
I tend to like bananas and flaky croissants but then I am on the other side of the pond. This poem is best for after breakfast when the brain has more fuel to work. It is enigmatic in its clarity. And it is true that food is comfort for some but not I when feeling sad. A most intriguing poem my friend
February 14th, 2026 05:16
10-01-2025
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this feels like a quiet brushstroke. It’s compact but textured…seasonal, reflective, gently layered. “colour-splashed meanings” lingers like paint still drying in the mind. Well done! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 13th, 2026 11:46
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this feels like a quiet brushstroke. It’s compact but textured…seasonal, reflective, gently layered. “colour-splashed meanings” lingers like paint still drying in the mind. Well done! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 13th, 2026 11:46
10-01-2025
Paul Bell said:
Bloody snow this morning, what the hell is going on.
I\'m getting whiter than Casper now.
February 13th, 2026 06:26
Paul Bell said:
Bloody snow this morning, what the hell is going on.
I\'m getting whiter than Casper now.
February 13th, 2026 06:26
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