Comments received on poems by arqios
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
\"unspoken storms\"
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Rik, this holds such quiet power…like a steady hand over deep waters. The restraint makes the depth all the more felt…each line a galaxy in itself (which I love). By the way, my friend, I’ve been meaning to ask—do you create your own artwork for these? If so, you’re an incredible artist beyond the poetry…if not, you’ve still got an impeccable eye, for you are a great artist regardless! Well done here on all accounts. A fave. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️
August 13th, 2025 11:08
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Rik, this holds such quiet power…like a steady hand over deep waters. The restraint makes the depth all the more felt…each line a galaxy in itself (which I love). By the way, my friend, I’ve been meaning to ask—do you create your own artwork for these? If so, you’re an incredible artist beyond the poetry…if not, you’ve still got an impeccable eye, for you are a great artist regardless! Well done here on all accounts. A fave. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️
August 13th, 2025 11:08
\"unspoken storms\"
arqios said:
May this poem turn our gaze inward, revealing the fierce turbulence that can lurk beneath a composed exterior. It asks what remains unuttered by choice rather than neglect, and how silence can contain entire universes of feeling. Step into its quiet depths and discover the hidden galaxies of the heart—no spoilers, just an invitation to listen.
August 13th, 2025 06:36
arqios said:
May this poem turn our gaze inward, revealing the fierce turbulence that can lurk beneath a composed exterior. It asks what remains unuttered by choice rather than neglect, and how silence can contain entire universes of feeling. Step into its quiet depths and discover the hidden galaxies of the heart—no spoilers, just an invitation to listen.
August 13th, 2025 06:36
\"unspoken storms\"
Poetic Licence said:
Like it calm instead of a storm, instead of before a storm, nicely done
August 13th, 2025 05:50
Poetic Licence said:
Like it calm instead of a storm, instead of before a storm, nicely done
August 13th, 2025 05:50
\"unspoken storms\"
sorenbarrett said:
A short write that contains instead of a tempest in a teacup the eye of the hurricane where calm pervades. Nicely written
August 13th, 2025 04:09
sorenbarrett said:
A short write that contains instead of a tempest in a teacup the eye of the hurricane where calm pervades. Nicely written
August 13th, 2025 04:09
unsending love
Keeter C said:
This resonates with me. I Knew the pieces fit and watched them fall away. Nicely done.
August 12th, 2025 11:16
Keeter C said:
This resonates with me. I Knew the pieces fit and watched them fall away. Nicely done.
August 12th, 2025 11:16
\"our poetic sides\"
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Arqios, this is like tracing the constellations of our little poetic cosmos...each line a bridge across the digital sea. I love how you root the virtual in something organic, letting “gum blossom” (as opposed to Gin Blossoms...sorry, couldn\'t reisist 🤣) and “quiet soil” breathe between the screens. You’ve caught that rare electricity of connection without ever losing the humanity in it. Beautifully done, my dear friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
August 12th, 2025 09:57
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Arqios, this is like tracing the constellations of our little poetic cosmos...each line a bridge across the digital sea. I love how you root the virtual in something organic, letting “gum blossom” (as opposed to Gin Blossoms...sorry, couldn\'t reisist 🤣) and “quiet soil” breathe between the screens. You’ve caught that rare electricity of connection without ever losing the humanity in it. Beautifully done, my dear friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
August 12th, 2025 09:57
\"our poetic sides\"
Kevin Hulme said:
Like me you also Publish at Midnight.
One of the more Positive things about the Internet. Well Said.
August 12th, 2025 08:48
Kevin Hulme said:
Like me you also Publish at Midnight.
One of the more Positive things about the Internet. Well Said.
August 12th, 2025 08:48
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