Comments received on poems by John Edward Smith Jr.



The Underbelly Continuum Steps Out part 2
sorenbarrett said:

A raw poetic expression of emotion. Well done

July 10th, 2026 04:02

The Underbelly Continuum Steps Out part 1
arqios said:

The look and the sounds of this poem are exquisite. a definite fave. 🙏🕊️🤩👍🏻

July 9th, 2026 06:30

The Underbelly Continuum Steps Out part 1
sorenbarrett said:

War on the horizon it seems the threat of battle and the sound of it approaching. Well written

July 9th, 2026 04:56

Live From Supercoffin
John Edward Smith Jr. said:

Thank you.

July 8th, 2026 18:44

Live From Supercoffin
sorenbarrett said:

This is an expression of a negative identity and expectation upon which identity depends. Well said

July 8th, 2026 03:36

The Fire Brewed Formula For Fucking Failure
Paul Bell said:

Yes, the old myth the meek will inherit the earth.
I read the small print, fooled again.
Now the taxman, he really rules the earth.

July 7th, 2026 14:11

The Fire Brewed Formula For Fucking Failure
sorenbarrett said:

Dark and nicely written

July 7th, 2026 07:28

Gravity Pulls You To Sleep
sorenbarrett said:

A most interesting line \"let gravity pull you to sleep\" this poem contains surreal lines and repeats the one over and over. Nicely done.

July 6th, 2026 00:06

Is But The Kiss
sorenbarrett said:

This poem seems both fantastic as if Aladdin calling the genie and at the same time surreal in a changing landscape. Well done

July 4th, 2026 07:32

this is the quietus
sorenbarrett said:

There is a great deal of tension in this poem that feels like a pending explosion. Well written

July 3rd, 2026 04:19

Lost & Found
sorenbarrett said:

There is a restlessness to this poem that won\'t let the reader or author rest. Nicely written

July 2nd, 2026 03:36

My Lady\'s Goodbye
sorenbarrett said:

This poem speaks of unrequited love and its effects on the rejected. It speaks in first person giving it power and winds its way through the love of another that has chosen another and the wishing well of the beloved. Very nicely written in a quaint and old fashioned manner that gives it sweetness while also a sense of darkness. Well done and a fave

July 1st, 2026 09:10

channelvision
sorenbarrett said:

Technology takes jobs and privacy as well. What it gives it takes back. Nicely written

June 30th, 2026 03:55

Slag
Demar Desu said:

Wow

June 29th, 2026 05:57

Slag
sorenbarrett said:

There is duality in all things. Well said in this short write.

June 29th, 2026 04:39

Slag
Ogunisjustice said:

This deep

June 29th, 2026 00:33

Christ, Child
sorenbarrett said:

Under the semblance of wording, if punctuation is not taken carefully into account, seems religious a tender love poem emerges. Well written it speaks of attraction and hesitation out of fear of what might happen. There is tension in this poem and it remains unresolved. Well written a fave

June 28th, 2026 07:28

fuck it
sorenbarrett said:

It seems that when upset or in pain a flurry of words come straight out the mouth these would work. Well done

June 27th, 2026 04:39

fuck it
Ogunisjustice said:

Wow

Great read such powerful words gosh

June 27th, 2026 00:28

Restless
sorenbarrett said:

Here images flash by in reflection of passing thought and past memories. Nicely worded

June 26th, 2026 04:22

Blood Vessel
sorenbarrett said:

Violence fills this poem where one feels personally attacked and helpless melting into oblivion. Well said

June 25th, 2026 04:10

Droplets
sorenbarrett said:

There is a tenderness and loving quality to these lines nicely written

June 24th, 2026 04:25

Purple Flowerbox At 5 a.m.
sorenbarrett said:

A love poem cast in floral scent and image nicely done

June 22nd, 2026 03:59

Time The Indifferent
John Edward Smith Jr. said:

Thanks again sorenbarret.

June 21st, 2026 09:31

Time The Indifferent
sorenbarrett said:

Devotion to pain and sad memories that somehow atone for a sad past. Well done

June 21st, 2026 04:38

Our Memorial Aquaintance
sorenbarrett said:

This seems a recollection and reflection in poetic form. Nicely done

June 20th, 2026 03:43

Backlash
sorenbarrett said:

Raw, like cutting with a serrated edge or a rusty razor it bleeds onto the page. Pain and hurt staining this poem. Well written

June 19th, 2026 04:42

Dream For Me
sorenbarrett said:

This seems the thoughts and words of what many would call a demon but I would call negative thinking. Well expressed it leads ever downward.

June 18th, 2026 04:34

Spend Some Time
John Edward Smith Jr. said:

Yes. I wrote it many years ago to a tune. Thank you.

June 17th, 2026 16:34

Spend Some Time
sorenbarrett said:

This sounds like it could be a song of romance. Nicely written.

June 17th, 2026 13:52

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