Comments received on poems by arqios
of thunder and fire
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely write that struck me right off in its similarity to one I was writing for tomorrow. So well woven meaning with words metaphor a tapestry here unfolds. A fave my friend
February 8th, 2026 07:45
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely write that struck me right off in its similarity to one I was writing for tomorrow. So well woven meaning with words metaphor a tapestry here unfolds. A fave my friend
February 8th, 2026 07:45
of thunder and fire
Thomas W Case said:
You catch the grit beneath the glow—pain and light tangled in the same breath.
Every stumble’s a story, and you let it shine without apology.
February 8th, 2026 07:43
Thomas W Case said:
You catch the grit beneath the glow—pain and light tangled in the same breath.
Every stumble’s a story, and you let it shine without apology.
February 8th, 2026 07:43
the promise of mourning
Goldfinch60 said:
When I rise every morning I am grateful for the new day Rik.
Andy
February 8th, 2026 02:16
Goldfinch60 said:
When I rise every morning I am grateful for the new day Rik.
Andy
February 8th, 2026 02:16
the promise of mourning
Jerry Reynolds said:
A fine write. Enjoyed the read, arqios.
February 7th, 2026 17:25
Jerry Reynolds said:
A fine write. Enjoyed the read, arqios.
February 7th, 2026 17:25
the promise of mourning
orchidee said:
A sort of Lenten theme here, I sense. But I not had me pancakes yet - it\'s 17 Feb this year. Me middle name is Pancake cos I was born on a Pancake Day (guess the date; it changes each year. lol).
February 7th, 2026 12:24
orchidee said:
A sort of Lenten theme here, I sense. But I not had me pancakes yet - it\'s 17 Feb this year. Me middle name is Pancake cos I was born on a Pancake Day (guess the date; it changes each year. lol).
February 7th, 2026 12:24
the promise of mourning
Tristan Robert Lange said:
This resonated, my dear friend. Learning to let sorrow sit beside us rather than trying to silence it is hard work, and you capture that truth with such tenderness. Thank you for that. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 7th, 2026 10:15
Tristan Robert Lange said:
This resonated, my dear friend. Learning to let sorrow sit beside us rather than trying to silence it is hard work, and you capture that truth with such tenderness. Thank you for that. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 7th, 2026 10:15
the promise of mourning
sorenbarrett said:
It is the message in this poem my friend that carries its poetic weight and a fave. Acceptance of the good and the bad turning lead into straw acknowledging the past but living in the present and preparing for tomorrow. A lovely and most mature living of life. Wonderfully said Cryptic
February 7th, 2026 07:35
sorenbarrett said:
It is the message in this poem my friend that carries its poetic weight and a fave. Acceptance of the good and the bad turning lead into straw acknowledging the past but living in the present and preparing for tomorrow. A lovely and most mature living of life. Wonderfully said Cryptic
February 7th, 2026 07:35
the promise of mourning
Doggerel Dave said:
Cross between a prayer and sermon which despite my sometime personal indifference towards church and religion I found very moving. Thanks Rik.
February 7th, 2026 05:40
Doggerel Dave said:
Cross between a prayer and sermon which despite my sometime personal indifference towards church and religion I found very moving. Thanks Rik.
February 7th, 2026 05:40
the promise of mourning
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
enjoyed the read , rich descriptions
February 7th, 2026 05:15
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
enjoyed the read , rich descriptions
February 7th, 2026 05:15
Friendly response
Goldfinch60 said:
I put out my anchor from work 14 years ago Rik and have since sailed in the calm of life .
Andy
February 7th, 2026 02:19
Goldfinch60 said:
I put out my anchor from work 14 years ago Rik and have since sailed in the calm of life .
Andy
February 7th, 2026 02:19
Friendly response
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Love it, dear friend. Reading this felt familiar in the best way. That quiet fight to stay upright while everything inside churns…you captured that lived reality with care and clarity. Thank you for that. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 6th, 2026 14:58
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Love it, dear friend. Reading this felt familiar in the best way. That quiet fight to stay upright while everything inside churns…you captured that lived reality with care and clarity. Thank you for that. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 6th, 2026 14:58
Friendly response
rebellion_in_sanity said:
Great write. Not sure we can weather anything. Sure we keep breathing, but after surviving a harrowing storm do we remain we anymore?
February 6th, 2026 08:34
rebellion_in_sanity said:
Great write. Not sure we can weather anything. Sure we keep breathing, but after surviving a harrowing storm do we remain we anymore?
February 6th, 2026 08:34
Friendly response
sorenbarrett said:
Weathering storms whether natural or emotional is both a harrowing experience and an exhilaration in survival after they have past. This poem highlights well both. Nicely done Cryptic
February 6th, 2026 06:44
sorenbarrett said:
Weathering storms whether natural or emotional is both a harrowing experience and an exhilaration in survival after they have past. This poem highlights well both. Nicely done Cryptic
February 6th, 2026 06:44
Occam’s Razor
Goldfinch60 said:
Good write Rik, sometimes life can be very much like this.
Andy
February 6th, 2026 02:26
Goldfinch60 said:
Good write Rik, sometimes life can be very much like this.
Andy
February 6th, 2026 02:26
Occam’s Razor
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wow! You had me from the title, and that turn on Occam’s Razor caught me. You introduce it as clarity, then gently undercut it by reminding us how the heart complicates everything. That tension between mind and belief is where the poem is sings. Fantastic write, my dear friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 5th, 2026 18:57
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Wow! You had me from the title, and that turn on Occam’s Razor caught me. You introduce it as clarity, then gently undercut it by reminding us how the heart complicates everything. That tension between mind and belief is where the poem is sings. Fantastic write, my dear friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 5th, 2026 18:57
Occam’s Razor
orchidee said:
You know William of Ockham, or of Occam? He lived in the UK, some distance from my home town, but in the South of the UK (1287-1347).
February 5th, 2026 09:13
orchidee said:
You know William of Ockham, or of Occam? He lived in the UK, some distance from my home town, but in the South of the UK (1287-1347).
February 5th, 2026 09:13
Occam’s Razor
Paul Bell said:
We lie to you because the truth would hurt you.
I think Churchill said. \'\'The truth is protected by a bodyguard of lies.
Starmer highlighted it perfectly yesterday.
February 5th, 2026 08:57
Paul Bell said:
We lie to you because the truth would hurt you.
I think Churchill said. \'\'The truth is protected by a bodyguard of lies.
Starmer highlighted it perfectly yesterday.
February 5th, 2026 08:57
Occam’s Razor
Doggerel Dave said:
Always liked (even if I was unsure how to spell it – which is an indication of the depth of my understanding) Occam’s razor, when utilized in scientific debate. However when used to arbitrate on my personal perceptions, I think I’m in a wee bit of trouble. The phrase “made me think” which was the go a while back here irritated me, but in this instance I believe I will resort to it!
February 5th, 2026 05:53
Doggerel Dave said:
Always liked (even if I was unsure how to spell it – which is an indication of the depth of my understanding) Occam’s razor, when utilized in scientific debate. However when used to arbitrate on my personal perceptions, I think I’m in a wee bit of trouble. The phrase “made me think” which was the go a while back here irritated me, but in this instance I believe I will resort to it!
February 5th, 2026 05:53
Occam’s Razor
sorenbarrett said:
Such a poignant poem today where no one knows what to believe. Perception indeed the starting point of belief and conviction. So nicely worded My friend a fave
February 5th, 2026 05:08
sorenbarrett said:
Such a poignant poem today where no one knows what to believe. Perception indeed the starting point of belief and conviction. So nicely worded My friend a fave
February 5th, 2026 05:08
let poem\'s arise
Goldfinch60 said:
Wonderful words Rik and so true for the writing of our words.
Andy
February 5th, 2026 02:11
Goldfinch60 said:
Wonderful words Rik and so true for the writing of our words.
Andy
February 5th, 2026 02:11
let poem\'s arise
orchidee said:
Yes, I was gonna fly with a poem, and literally as The Birdman, but I crashed! lol.
How many times I gotta jump off this cliff before anyone, or myself, realises I can\'t fly? lol.
February 4th, 2026 11:20
orchidee said:
Yes, I was gonna fly with a poem, and literally as The Birdman, but I crashed! lol.
How many times I gotta jump off this cliff before anyone, or myself, realises I can\'t fly? lol.
February 4th, 2026 11:20
let poem\'s arise
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this is gentle and affirming. It carries a quiet confidence about creation, letting patience and care do the work. That calm strength really lands. Excellent job and a tremendous use of metaphor, my friend.🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 4th, 2026 10:30
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this is gentle and affirming. It carries a quiet confidence about creation, letting patience and care do the work. That calm strength really lands. Excellent job and a tremendous use of metaphor, my friend.🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 4th, 2026 10:30
let poem\'s arise
Friendship said:
Your poem explores the transformative power of creativity, emphasizing how discarded thoughts and experiences can evolve into something beautiful and meaningful, akin to the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly.
February 4th, 2026 09:07
Friendship said:
Your poem explores the transformative power of creativity, emphasizing how discarded thoughts and experiences can evolve into something beautiful and meaningful, akin to the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly.
February 4th, 2026 09:07
let poem\'s arise
sorenbarrett said:
Such a beautiful metaphor that metamorphosizes as the poem unfolds. Wonderfully done my friend
February 4th, 2026 05:59
sorenbarrett said:
Such a beautiful metaphor that metamorphosizes as the poem unfolds. Wonderfully done my friend
February 4th, 2026 05:59
she rides the wind
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Dearest friend, this reads like an unfolding myth...in real time. Nature, spirit, and transformation braided together, not romanticized but respected. The force you describe unsettles and compels in equal measure. A striking piece. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 3rd, 2026 10:38
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Dearest friend, this reads like an unfolding myth...in real time. Nature, spirit, and transformation braided together, not romanticized but respected. The force you describe unsettles and compels in equal measure. A striking piece. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 3rd, 2026 10:38
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