Comments received on poems by arqios
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
10-01-2025
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely haiku my friend it is in the colors that light reveals itself
February 13th, 2026 06:13
sorenbarrett said:
A lovely haiku my friend it is in the colors that light reveals itself
February 13th, 2026 06:13
“I see You”
Goldfinch60 said:
Meeting that special person in our lives is so wonderful Rik.
Andy
February 13th, 2026 02:50
Goldfinch60 said:
Meeting that special person in our lives is so wonderful Rik.
Andy
February 13th, 2026 02:50
“I see You”
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this beautiful. There’s much restraint shown here and that makes the connection feel real…no grand gestures, just presence. That closing idea of meeting without turning away carries such steady weight. Well done, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 12th, 2026 17:13
Tristan Robert Lange said:
arqios, this beautiful. There’s much restraint shown here and that makes the connection feel real…no grand gestures, just presence. That closing idea of meeting without turning away carries such steady weight. Well done, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 12th, 2026 17:13
“I see You”
orchidee said:
Oel...... bit of french there?! lol. Good write A.
February 12th, 2026 08:14
orchidee said:
Oel...... bit of french there?! lol. Good write A.
February 12th, 2026 08:14
“I see You”
Friendship said:
A lovely piece of writing. Your poem delves into the nuances of interpersonal communication, intimacy, and the act of truly seeing another person. It highlights the emotional and spiritual dimensions of connection, advocating for a mutual acknowledgment of each other\'s presence and experiences.
February 12th, 2026 07:55
Friendship said:
A lovely piece of writing. Your poem delves into the nuances of interpersonal communication, intimacy, and the act of truly seeing another person. It highlights the emotional and spiritual dimensions of connection, advocating for a mutual acknowledgment of each other\'s presence and experiences.
February 12th, 2026 07:55
“I see You”
sorenbarrett said:
Cryptic there is a feeling of comradery in this poem where words are not needed to communicate and where thoughts merge. It is the silent call from one to another sent by signals that often go unnoticed by weaker bonds. A most lovely write my friend
February 12th, 2026 05:35
sorenbarrett said:
Cryptic there is a feeling of comradery in this poem where words are not needed to communicate and where thoughts merge. It is the silent call from one to another sent by signals that often go unnoticed by weaker bonds. A most lovely write my friend
February 12th, 2026 05:35
north & south
Goldfinch60 said:
Intriguing words Rik, may all be smooth in time.
Andy
February 12th, 2026 02:53
Goldfinch60 said:
Intriguing words Rik, may all be smooth in time.
Andy
February 12th, 2026 02:53
north & south
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, I had to laugh at myself first. As an American, “North & South” instantly pulled up Civil War ghosts…which says more about my wiring than your poem. Funny how regions linger in us like that…even when the mess is clearly under the table.
That aside, I’ve seen whole rooms go silent like this…everyone pretending nothing happened while everything happened. The way you let the house “let the linens argue it out” feels painfully familiar. Comedy wrapped around truth. You nailed that balance. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 11th, 2026 12:55
Tristan Robert Lange said:
My friend, I had to laugh at myself first. As an American, “North & South” instantly pulled up Civil War ghosts…which says more about my wiring than your poem. Funny how regions linger in us like that…even when the mess is clearly under the table.
That aside, I’ve seen whole rooms go silent like this…everyone pretending nothing happened while everything happened. The way you let the house “let the linens argue it out” feels painfully familiar. Comedy wrapped around truth. You nailed that balance. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
February 11th, 2026 12:55
north & south
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
very good write with a clothed message , enjoyed
February 11th, 2026 06:50
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
very good write with a clothed message , enjoyed
February 11th, 2026 06:50
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