Comments received on poems by Chuck Peterson



The Unfinished Present
William A. Poppen said:

This hit me, \"Sometimes I need other people
to carry the parts
I can\'t hold myself\"

July 16th, 2026 09:40

Living Map
sorenbarrett said:

As the topography of living changes so one finds oneself lost and at times not even knowing who one is. Nicely written

July 12th, 2026 09:18

Carrying the Secret
sorenbarrett said:

A poem of courage and fear of being who one is and being able to voice it. Well written

July 9th, 2026 19:00

What I Learned Too Late
sorenbarrett said:

The complexities of a relationship even with parents. Nicely written about identify and acceptance

June 22nd, 2026 20:04

Borrowed Shadows
sorenbarrett said:

Society makes demands on us to conform. To that we surrender our identity. Well written

June 16th, 2026 18:55

Living with Depression
sorenbarrett said:

A poetic collage of depression nicely done

June 14th, 2026 18:56

The Unfinished Present
sorenbarrett said:

Trauma like the windows can be distorted with time. Sometimes it is worn away and forgotten at others it is warped to be worse than it was it can scar and distort visions through it. Well written

June 13th, 2026 19:18


A Cage I Named Comfort
arqios said:

Very relatable. Welcome to MPS🕊️🙏

June 9th, 2026 05:17

A Cage I Named Comfort
sorenbarrett said:

A mind provoking write. In your author\'s note you cited that the rules meant to protect you confine you and indeed they do and so in society as well. It is a two edged sword that must be used wisely not to cut oneself. Nicely written

June 9th, 2026 04:02