Comments received on poems by arqios
a poet\'s soul
sorenbarrett said:
Musical are the words whose beat capture the heart and when molded with melody of meaning they compose a work that becomes a symphony of poetry and such is this piece. Lovely my friend and another fave
June 26th, 2026 07:01
sorenbarrett said:
Musical are the words whose beat capture the heart and when molded with melody of meaning they compose a work that becomes a symphony of poetry and such is this piece. Lovely my friend and another fave
June 26th, 2026 07:01
a poet\'s soul
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
beautiful description my friend
June 26th, 2026 06:14
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
beautiful description my friend
June 26th, 2026 06:14
one-size fits all
Goldfinch60 said:
Fine words Rik, that one size is a farce in many ways.
Andy
June 26th, 2026 01:18
Goldfinch60 said:
Fine words Rik, that one size is a farce in many ways.
Andy
June 26th, 2026 01:18
one-size fits all
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Arqios, what struck me most is how completely you sustain the central metaphor...from the ill-fitting hardware to the \"assembly-line visor,\" and finally to metal mourning \"specific, deliberate fire.\" Every image reinforces the same quiet truth without ever feeling repetitive. A powerful meditation on identity, individuality, and the cost of being forced into a one-size-fits-all world. Beautifully written, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 25th, 2026 10:49
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Arqios, what struck me most is how completely you sustain the central metaphor...from the ill-fitting hardware to the \"assembly-line visor,\" and finally to metal mourning \"specific, deliberate fire.\" Every image reinforces the same quiet truth without ever feeling repetitive. A powerful meditation on identity, individuality, and the cost of being forced into a one-size-fits-all world. Beautifully written, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 25th, 2026 10:49
one-size fits all
orchidee said:
I blew a fuse with this crypticness. That only leaves me 2 brain cells for now! lol.
June 25th, 2026 09:06
orchidee said:
I blew a fuse with this crypticness. That only leaves me 2 brain cells for now! lol.
June 25th, 2026 09:06
one-size fits all
sorenbarrett said:
Innovative, creative most original. This poem fell over my head, passing my eyes temporarily blinding me till reaching my nose it stopped my breathing, slipping further it took my speech and now around my chest and arms constrains me from explaining it fully. It has some wonderful images that turn metaphor like blooming flowers. Worst of all it makes a good deal of sense keeping one from calling it surreal. Man\'s crown his soul slips from time to time. A fave my friend
June 25th, 2026 07:23
sorenbarrett said:
Innovative, creative most original. This poem fell over my head, passing my eyes temporarily blinding me till reaching my nose it stopped my breathing, slipping further it took my speech and now around my chest and arms constrains me from explaining it fully. It has some wonderful images that turn metaphor like blooming flowers. Worst of all it makes a good deal of sense keeping one from calling it surreal. Man\'s crown his soul slips from time to time. A fave my friend
June 25th, 2026 07:23
one-size fits all
Friendship said:
Well written. Your poem revolves around the metaphor of a poorly fitting, factory-produced item (represented by a visor or helmet) that symbolizes societal norms and expectations. The poem delves into the emotional and psychological impact of being forced into a mold that does not suit one\'s true self. I must say been there so many times, I must have the biggest head in the world😊
June 25th, 2026 06:57
Friendship said:
Well written. Your poem revolves around the metaphor of a poorly fitting, factory-produced item (represented by a visor or helmet) that symbolizes societal norms and expectations. The poem delves into the emotional and psychological impact of being forced into a mold that does not suit one\'s true self. I must say been there so many times, I must have the biggest head in the world😊
June 25th, 2026 06:57
when said aloud
Kevin Hulme said:
A good Write about the Need for Poetic expression.
June 24th, 2026 18:56
Kevin Hulme said:
A good Write about the Need for Poetic expression.
June 24th, 2026 18:56
when said aloud
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, what struck me most is the tension between ordinary speech and poetry. The poem begins in the everyday world of kitchen chairs, traffic, and linoleum, then slowly reveals a speaker who cannot help hearing music inside language. By the time you arrive at that final admission about truth and meter, the whole poem clicks into place. Beautifully crafted and deeply relatable. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 24th, 2026 13:32
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, what struck me most is the tension between ordinary speech and poetry. The poem begins in the everyday world of kitchen chairs, traffic, and linoleum, then slowly reveals a speaker who cannot help hearing music inside language. By the time you arrive at that final admission about truth and meter, the whole poem clicks into place. Beautifully crafted and deeply relatable. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 24th, 2026 13:32
when said aloud
orchidee said:
How? Why? When? did I make you do it?! lol. Do shut up, Orchi, says Fido. lol.
June 24th, 2026 09:14
orchidee said:
How? Why? When? did I make you do it?! lol. Do shut up, Orchi, says Fido. lol.
June 24th, 2026 09:14
when said aloud
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely write my friend of the natural way of a poet that can not help but speak as well as write in verse and rhyme. So softly spun where the mind and tongue flow in harmony playing melodies in a symphony.
June 24th, 2026 06:47
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely write my friend of the natural way of a poet that can not help but speak as well as write in verse and rhyme. So softly spun where the mind and tongue flow in harmony playing melodies in a symphony.
June 24th, 2026 06:47
bookends of his frame
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Rik, this really moved me. There is such dignity in the way you honor an ordinary life and reveal just how extraordinary that ordinary faithfulness can be. The contrast between the beginning and the end is powerful without ever feeling forced. Beautiful work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 23rd, 2026 22:33
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Rik, this really moved me. There is such dignity in the way you honor an ordinary life and reveal just how extraordinary that ordinary faithfulness can be. The contrast between the beginning and the end is powerful without ever feeling forced. Beautiful work, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 23rd, 2026 22:33
bookends of his frame
Kevin Hulme said:
I remember my Mother before going to bed, used to go around the house making sure the Taps were all turned off. No dripping. I find I do the same thing. This was a fine - if not an Emotional - Piece. Really enjoyed.
June 23rd, 2026 18:19
Kevin Hulme said:
I remember my Mother before going to bed, used to go around the house making sure the Taps were all turned off. No dripping. I find I do the same thing. This was a fine - if not an Emotional - Piece. Really enjoyed.
June 23rd, 2026 18:19
bookends of his frame
sorenbarrett said:
A poem that feels real is rare. This one took me there, maybe because I am almost that same time period (just ten years latter) It speaks with vivid images and is identifiable. Well done my friend and a fave
June 23rd, 2026 06:33
sorenbarrett said:
A poem that feels real is rare. This one took me there, maybe because I am almost that same time period (just ten years latter) It speaks with vivid images and is identifiable. Well done my friend and a fave
June 23rd, 2026 06:33
on the blue ridge
Goldfinch60 said:
Those roads lead us to some wonderful places in our lives Rik.
Andy
June 23rd, 2026 01:20
Goldfinch60 said:
Those roads lead us to some wonderful places in our lives Rik.
Andy
June 23rd, 2026 01:20
on the blue ridge
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this brought back memories of mountain drives where I found myself paying less attention to the destination and more attention to what was unfolding beyond the windshield. There is something about those roads that naturally invites reflection. I connected with this one immediately, arqios. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 22nd, 2026 10:28
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, this brought back memories of mountain drives where I found myself paying less attention to the destination and more attention to what was unfolding beyond the windshield. There is something about those roads that naturally invites reflection. I connected with this one immediately, arqios. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 22nd, 2026 10:28
open page
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this really slowed me down in the best possible way. So much of life feels hurried, but this invites a different pace altogether...one where simply paying attention becomes enough. I found that deeply calming, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 22nd, 2026 10:00
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this really slowed me down in the best possible way. So much of life feels hurried, but this invites a different pace altogether...one where simply paying attention becomes enough. I found that deeply calming, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
June 22nd, 2026 10:00
on the blue ridge
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful description of the highway both nature and man made in rhyme and poetic form. Beautifully done my friend
June 22nd, 2026 06:46
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful description of the highway both nature and man made in rhyme and poetic form. Beautifully done my friend
June 22nd, 2026 06:46
on the blue ridge
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
most descriptive piece my friend
June 22nd, 2026 06:41
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
most descriptive piece my friend
June 22nd, 2026 06:41
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