Comments received on poems by Kevin Hulme
There is a Tree
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kevin…there’s a real gothic tenderness in this piece that I enjoyed a great deal. The tree begins almost ecologically grounded…breathing, drinking rain, enduring frost…but slowly becomes something larger and more intimate, tied to memory, youth, romance, books, and finally death itself. By the end, it feels less threatening than inevitable…a patient presence “keeping it\'s distance.” And then your closing author note immediately swerves into humor like a Monty Python curtain pull. 🤣 Beautifully balanced work, my friend. Strong writing. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 24th, 2026 12:03
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kevin…there’s a real gothic tenderness in this piece that I enjoyed a great deal. The tree begins almost ecologically grounded…breathing, drinking rain, enduring frost…but slowly becomes something larger and more intimate, tied to memory, youth, romance, books, and finally death itself. By the end, it feels less threatening than inevitable…a patient presence “keeping it\'s distance.” And then your closing author note immediately swerves into humor like a Monty Python curtain pull. 🤣 Beautifully balanced work, my friend. Strong writing. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 24th, 2026 12:03
There is a Tree
arqios said:
Feels like life and death are two sides of the same coin. 🙏🕊️
May 24th, 2026 07:17
arqios said:
Feels like life and death are two sides of the same coin. 🙏🕊️
May 24th, 2026 07:17
There is a Tree
sorenbarrett said:
Dark and a shadow this poem follows the writer in growth as a shadow grows longer with dying day. It is foreboding and haunts as it hunts. Well done Kevin
May 23rd, 2026 21:14
sorenbarrett said:
Dark and a shadow this poem follows the writer in growth as a shadow grows longer with dying day. It is foreboding and haunts as it hunts. Well done Kevin
May 23rd, 2026 21:14
Sting. Noun: A Sharp Biting Pain
🐤s.zaynab.kamoonpuri🌷🐦😽 said:
Woah gah fantastic. I\'ve been stung by a bee. By traveling salesman is it the bothersome hawker? Kudos for the poem!
plz also read and comment my newest poem too.
May 21st, 2026 00:09
🐤s.zaynab.kamoonpuri🌷🐦😽 said:
Woah gah fantastic. I\'ve been stung by a bee. By traveling salesman is it the bothersome hawker? Kudos for the poem!
plz also read and comment my newest poem too.
May 21st, 2026 00:09
Sting. Noun: A Sharp Biting Pain
sorenbarrett said:
Whether humble or bumble I have not either but been stung many times by bees and wasps and a couple of times by salesmen. A clever write and well composed. A most fun read with a message. Well done Kevin
May 19th, 2026 21:05
sorenbarrett said:
Whether humble or bumble I have not either but been stung many times by bees and wasps and a couple of times by salesmen. A clever write and well composed. A most fun read with a message. Well done Kevin
May 19th, 2026 21:05
Sting. Noun: A Sharp Biting Pain
Doggerel Dave said:
I do not believe for one minute your last two lines, but as a finalising poetic flourish, then it can pass muster.
With respect to nature, while I manage to survive disputes in general, my policy is definitely, as yours, tiptoe quietly away: nil confrontation. This is doubly true as advice relating to nature\'s snake division.
Fun read.
May 19th, 2026 20:18
Doggerel Dave said:
I do not believe for one minute your last two lines, but as a finalising poetic flourish, then it can pass muster.
With respect to nature, while I manage to survive disputes in general, my policy is definitely, as yours, tiptoe quietly away: nil confrontation. This is doubly true as advice relating to nature\'s snake division.
Fun read.
May 19th, 2026 20:18
Sting. Noun: A Sharp Biting Pain
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kevin, this gave me a good laugh, my friend. I love how the poem builds through increasingly dangerous creatures only to reveal the true predator at the doorstep with a clipboard and rehearsed smile. 🤣 Short, sharp, and wonderfully delivered. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 19th, 2026 20:18
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kevin, this gave me a good laugh, my friend. I love how the poem builds through increasingly dangerous creatures only to reveal the true predator at the doorstep with a clipboard and rehearsed smile. 🤣 Short, sharp, and wonderfully delivered. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 19th, 2026 20:18
The Great Stink of 1858
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kevin, this was both wonderfully informative and wonderfully biting, my friend. The historical detail gives the satire real weight, and the ending lands because it feels like history repeating itself through a different kind of filth. I especially appreciated the balance between humor and genuine social commentary throughout. Excellent write.
Also…the Great Stink and the Erfurt latrine disaster together really do prove that history’s greatest enemy has often been catastrophic sewage management. Somewhere in medieval Europe a monk was absolutely writing, “Your Grace…the bishops/dignitaries have fallen into the poop vault,” (or in this case, the River Thames) while trying not to laugh into his parchment. 🤣 Wonderful work as always, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 19th, 2026 20:05
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kevin, this was both wonderfully informative and wonderfully biting, my friend. The historical detail gives the satire real weight, and the ending lands because it feels like history repeating itself through a different kind of filth. I especially appreciated the balance between humor and genuine social commentary throughout. Excellent write.
Also…the Great Stink and the Erfurt latrine disaster together really do prove that history’s greatest enemy has often been catastrophic sewage management. Somewhere in medieval Europe a monk was absolutely writing, “Your Grace…the bishops/dignitaries have fallen into the poop vault,” (or in this case, the River Thames) while trying not to laugh into his parchment. 🤣 Wonderful work as always, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 19th, 2026 20:05
The Great Stink of 1858
Thomas W Case said:
You’ve taken history and made it smell like it still walks the halls—sharp, vivid, and uncomfortably alive.
There’s grit in how the old stink becomes a mirror, and the mirror doesn’t let anyone off easy.
May 19th, 2026 09:09
Thomas W Case said:
You’ve taken history and made it smell like it still walks the halls—sharp, vivid, and uncomfortably alive.
There’s grit in how the old stink becomes a mirror, and the mirror doesn’t let anyone off easy.
May 19th, 2026 09:09
The Great Stink of 1858
2781 said:
I really enjoyed the poem.
The cesspool infecting the world.
May 19th, 2026 00:46
2781 said:
I really enjoyed the poem.
The cesspool infecting the world.
May 19th, 2026 00:46
The Great Stink of 1858
Doggerel Dave said:
Thanks, Kevin. In poetic terms a monumental effort rich in detail about an amazing engineering feat. They might have tunnelled – I tunnelled down several rabbit holes. I had vaguely heard of the great stink, but now I know considerably more from your piece and where it lead. Thanks a bunch for the heads up on the Great Stink. Great Work.
May 18th, 2026 23:47
Doggerel Dave said:
Thanks, Kevin. In poetic terms a monumental effort rich in detail about an amazing engineering feat. They might have tunnelled – I tunnelled down several rabbit holes. I had vaguely heard of the great stink, but now I know considerably more from your piece and where it lead. Thanks a bunch for the heads up on the Great Stink. Great Work.
May 18th, 2026 23:47
The Great Stink of 1858
arqios said:
not all stink and sludge is amenable to the sewage systems and technology. Most stirring read 🙏🕊️
May 18th, 2026 21:17
arqios said:
not all stink and sludge is amenable to the sewage systems and technology. Most stirring read 🙏🕊️
May 18th, 2026 21:17
The Great Stink of 1858
sorenbarrett said:
A fun narrative poem with good rhyme and historic value. I had heard this story before and it seems that government only does something when it benefits them. Well written
May 18th, 2026 20:16
sorenbarrett said:
A fun narrative poem with good rhyme and historic value. I had heard this story before and it seems that government only does something when it benefits them. Well written
May 18th, 2026 20:16
Don\'t you Hate it when...
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kevin, this feels like a wonderfully grumpy comedy monologue in poetic form 🤣 From broken ring pulls to Edward Scissorhands showing up at the dance, the whole thing commits fully to the misery parade…and the self-aware ending lands perfectly. Great fun, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 14th, 2026 11:18
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kevin, this feels like a wonderfully grumpy comedy monologue in poetic form 🤣 From broken ring pulls to Edward Scissorhands showing up at the dance, the whole thing commits fully to the misery parade…and the self-aware ending lands perfectly. Great fun, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 14th, 2026 11:18
Don\'t you Hate it when...
arqios said:
MAD magazine was banned in our house but I snuck a read from my youngest uncle\'s stash. We also had Spy Vs. Spy among other reading materials.
May 14th, 2026 05:34
arqios said:
MAD magazine was banned in our house but I snuck a read from my youngest uncle\'s stash. We also had Spy Vs. Spy among other reading materials.
May 14th, 2026 05:34
Don\'t you Hate it when...
Doggerel Dave said:
\'Trouble is (my life) I can relate to many of them...
May 14th, 2026 04:48
Doggerel Dave said:
\'Trouble is (my life) I can relate to many of them...
May 14th, 2026 04:48
Don\'t you Hate it when...
sorenbarrett said:
I needed that laugh today and for that a fave well written and rhymed
May 13th, 2026 16:30
sorenbarrett said:
I needed that laugh today and for that a fave well written and rhymed
May 13th, 2026 16:30
Epigram on a P.M.
Thomas W Case said:
Feels like a blunt pub-sung verdict aimed straight at power—wry, cutting, and unafraid to land.
There’s a sharp, old-school bite in it, like history leaning in with raised eyebrows and no patience left for excuses.
May 12th, 2026 08:39
Thomas W Case said:
Feels like a blunt pub-sung verdict aimed straight at power—wry, cutting, and unafraid to land.
There’s a sharp, old-school bite in it, like history leaning in with raised eyebrows and no patience left for excuses.
May 12th, 2026 08:39
Epigram on a P.M.
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kevin, this is wonderfully direct satire. The rhyme gives it a deceptively light rhythm while the imagery underneath carries genuine criticism and collapse. “That Empty Suite in Number Ten” is a strong closing image too…quietly bleak and memorable. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 11th, 2026 19:21
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kevin, this is wonderfully direct satire. The rhyme gives it a deceptively light rhythm while the imagery underneath carries genuine criticism and collapse. “That Empty Suite in Number Ten” is a strong closing image too…quietly bleak and memorable. Well done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 11th, 2026 19:21
Epigram on a P.M.
Doggerel Dave said:
The bare facts as news here in the Antipodes - but what has he done.......... or is that the story?
You are on a roll with these political E\'s. I couldn\'t think of a better way to catch up on all the doings in the Mother Country....
May 10th, 2026 22:47
Doggerel Dave said:
The bare facts as news here in the Antipodes - but what has he done.......... or is that the story?
You are on a roll with these political E\'s. I couldn\'t think of a better way to catch up on all the doings in the Mother Country....
May 10th, 2026 22:47
Epigram on a P.M.
sorenbarrett said:
A write that I am little familiar with but it seems political and clever. Well done Kevin
May 10th, 2026 19:23
sorenbarrett said:
A write that I am little familiar with but it seems political and clever. Well done Kevin
May 10th, 2026 19:23
The Right Dishonourable Members
arqios said:
Keep \'em coming! Pithy sayings and such. 🕊️🙏🤩
May 10th, 2026 19:06
arqios said:
Keep \'em coming! Pithy sayings and such. 🕊️🙏🤩
May 10th, 2026 19:06
The Right Dishonourable Members
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kevin, this one carries some real bite...and honestly, deservedly so. “More faces than Old Big Ben” is a killer closing shot. Sharp, witty, and sadly believable all at once. Really enjoyed this one, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 10th, 2026 11:55
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kevin, this one carries some real bite...and honestly, deservedly so. “More faces than Old Big Ben” is a killer closing shot. Sharp, witty, and sadly believable all at once. Really enjoyed this one, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 10th, 2026 11:55
The Right Dishonourable Members
Thomas W Case said:
A dry grin flicked at power like a cigarette burn on a polished desk.
Westminster reflected in a pub mirror—still wearing the suit, just less convincing.
May 10th, 2026 07:35
Thomas W Case said:
A dry grin flicked at power like a cigarette burn on a polished desk.
Westminster reflected in a pub mirror—still wearing the suit, just less convincing.
May 10th, 2026 07:35
The Right Dishonourable Members
Doggerel Dave said:
Epigram away, Kevin - That was great. Said more about the state of politics than a lengthy column rich critique in yer local rag.
Faved for brevity and penetration; well and truly skewered.
May 9th, 2026 20:02
Doggerel Dave said:
Epigram away, Kevin - That was great. Said more about the state of politics than a lengthy column rich critique in yer local rag.
Faved for brevity and penetration; well and truly skewered.
May 9th, 2026 20:02
The Right Dishonourable Members
sorenbarrett said:
Poetic recognition of the political. Well written
May 9th, 2026 19:45
sorenbarrett said:
Poetic recognition of the political. Well written
May 9th, 2026 19:45
Television
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kevin, this is wonderfully done 😂 The whole thing strolls along so innocently and conversationally that the final turn catches perfectly. “If you switched it ON, I would have to leave” completely flips the poem in one move. Clever, playful, and really well paced, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 9th, 2026 15:48
Tristan Robert Lange said:
Kevin, this is wonderfully done 😂 The whole thing strolls along so innocently and conversationally that the final turn catches perfectly. “If you switched it ON, I would have to leave” completely flips the poem in one move. Clever, playful, and really well paced, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
May 9th, 2026 15:48
Television
arqios said:
Same here, it\'s more part of the furniture and interior decoration. 🕊️🙏📺
May 8th, 2026 22:58
arqios said:
Same here, it\'s more part of the furniture and interior decoration. 🕊️🙏📺
May 8th, 2026 22:58
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