Comments received on poems by Tristan Robert Lange
The Acceptable Ways to Die
Friendship said:
A very dark and sad subject to discuss, but you wrote about it nicely, my friend.
Your poem addresses themes of mental health, addiction, societal judgment, and the struggle for dignity amidst grief. It emphasizes that while suicide is condemned, self-destructive behaviors like substance abuse are often normalized or overlooked. The poet appears to serve as a challenge to societal norms, provoke thought, and foster empathy for those struggling with these issues, highlighting the need for understanding rather than condemnation.
July 30th, 2025 11:08
Friendship said:
A very dark and sad subject to discuss, but you wrote about it nicely, my friend.
Your poem addresses themes of mental health, addiction, societal judgment, and the struggle for dignity amidst grief. It emphasizes that while suicide is condemned, self-destructive behaviors like substance abuse are often normalized or overlooked. The poet appears to serve as a challenge to societal norms, provoke thought, and foster empathy for those struggling with these issues, highlighting the need for understanding rather than condemnation.
July 30th, 2025 11:08
The Acceptable Ways to Die
Poetic Licence said:
No one has any right to pass judgement on anyone who has tried or succeded in committing suicide. Even if you have had bad times yourself, you are not inside that\'s persons head, we all cope and deal differently with issues , it is a terrifying, lonely desperate position to be in, and I would not wish it on anyone, valid, poignant and honest write
July 30th, 2025 10:59
Poetic Licence said:
No one has any right to pass judgement on anyone who has tried or succeded in committing suicide. Even if you have had bad times yourself, you are not inside that\'s persons head, we all cope and deal differently with issues , it is a terrifying, lonely desperate position to be in, and I would not wish it on anyone, valid, poignant and honest write
July 30th, 2025 10:59
The Acceptable Ways to Die
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Tristan,
A very interesting poem. I know of six people who committed suicide either out of depression or a broken heart, two of which, I have no idea. They were all very determined and meticulous even. The pangs of living must have been unbearable and constantly unbearable bearing down on heart, soul and mind. As for the other \'acceptable\' ways to go, I\'m guilty of alcohol nicotine and caffeine especially so in my youth. This is an excellent poem, a valiant publication. Well done indeed. After reading this, I could not help myself from remembering those poor souls who lept to their deaths from The Twin Towers.
Fond regards,
Tony.
July 30th, 2025 10:48
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Tristan,
A very interesting poem. I know of six people who committed suicide either out of depression or a broken heart, two of which, I have no idea. They were all very determined and meticulous even. The pangs of living must have been unbearable and constantly unbearable bearing down on heart, soul and mind. As for the other \'acceptable\' ways to go, I\'m guilty of alcohol nicotine and caffeine especially so in my youth. This is an excellent poem, a valiant publication. Well done indeed. After reading this, I could not help myself from remembering those poor souls who lept to their deaths from The Twin Towers.
Fond regards,
Tony.
July 30th, 2025 10:48
The Acceptable Ways to Die
sorenbarrett said:
Creatively written this poem is a dark subject often avoided and when addressed often too late. Loved your formate again drawing attention to the downs and WIDE The subject is contentious and has many points of view. The taking of a life even your own has repercussions on others but then is it right to force someone with no hope of reprieve from chronic pain and suffering soon doomed to die anyway to live further just for others pleasure? Well done Tristan
July 30th, 2025 10:27
sorenbarrett said:
Creatively written this poem is a dark subject often avoided and when addressed often too late. Loved your formate again drawing attention to the downs and WIDE The subject is contentious and has many points of view. The taking of a life even your own has repercussions on others but then is it right to force someone with no hope of reprieve from chronic pain and suffering soon doomed to die anyway to live further just for others pleasure? Well done Tristan
July 30th, 2025 10:27
Imago Dei
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Tristan,
I meant to ask you, what is the name of the beautiful background tune played during your recital?
July 30th, 2025 09:52
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Tristan,
I meant to ask you, what is the name of the beautiful background tune played during your recital?
July 30th, 2025 09:52
The Acceptable Ways to Die
Cheeky Missy said:
You, you, oh YOU!!!! You men, particularly, know how to drive me insane in a heartbeat. Case in point, this pretty number! Argh! I want to scream in frustration! And yet likewise, I dearly love, love, LOVE this particular piece. Ugh! Unintentional suicide. We love to live dangerously. On the reverse side, our frenemies like to kill us slowly. Did I not fear the Scriptures, I might indulge when sorely tempted since sometimes lately the entire world is pointedly antagonistic and I\'m not interested in being tortured. Besides, those who do take their own lives deliberately have their Creator to answer, and He\'s already answered. Enough of this can of worms. Gorgeously rendered with excellent imagery, clichés, poignancy and humor. Thank you so very much for sharing.
July 30th, 2025 09:24
Cheeky Missy said:
You, you, oh YOU!!!! You men, particularly, know how to drive me insane in a heartbeat. Case in point, this pretty number! Argh! I want to scream in frustration! And yet likewise, I dearly love, love, LOVE this particular piece. Ugh! Unintentional suicide. We love to live dangerously. On the reverse side, our frenemies like to kill us slowly. Did I not fear the Scriptures, I might indulge when sorely tempted since sometimes lately the entire world is pointedly antagonistic and I\'m not interested in being tortured. Besides, those who do take their own lives deliberately have their Creator to answer, and He\'s already answered. Enough of this can of worms. Gorgeously rendered with excellent imagery, clichés, poignancy and humor. Thank you so very much for sharing.
July 30th, 2025 09:24
The Acceptable Ways to Die
Bella Shepard said:
A dear cousin of mine, who was suffering with Parkinson\'s disease, took his life two years ago, he had a very methodical plan. We can\'t possibly imagine the pain of living that drives someone to leave it. I applaud your treatment of this sad circumstance, and the need for understanding of the human condition.
July 30th, 2025 09:05
Bella Shepard said:
A dear cousin of mine, who was suffering with Parkinson\'s disease, took his life two years ago, he had a very methodical plan. We can\'t possibly imagine the pain of living that drives someone to leave it. I applaud your treatment of this sad circumstance, and the need for understanding of the human condition.
July 30th, 2025 09:05
The Acceptable Ways to Die
arqios said:
(Aside: One day it would be awesome to discover the back story and origins of Tittu.)
Now look at that juxtaposition of everyday vices—coffee, wine, speed—with the raw judgment aimed at suicide cuts straight to the heart of how we normalise some escapes but ostracise the most desperate one. As a fellow writer who’s lived through caffeine-fuelled all-nighters and the creeping pressure to “keep it together,” your lines resonated on so many levels.
July 30th, 2025 08:29
arqios said:
(Aside: One day it would be awesome to discover the back story and origins of Tittu.)
Now look at that juxtaposition of everyday vices—coffee, wine, speed—with the raw judgment aimed at suicide cuts straight to the heart of how we normalise some escapes but ostracise the most desperate one. As a fellow writer who’s lived through caffeine-fuelled all-nighters and the creeping pressure to “keep it together,” your lines resonated on so many levels.
July 30th, 2025 08:29
Invisible Woe-Man
ElizabethMoroz said:
An interesting commentary on judgement, the contradictions that lie within the restricted minds who equate oddness with devilishness and cannot distinguish or identify the beauty, creativity, majesty & integrity of those of us considered odd or different. It is very clever dialogue with the reductively confused who dabble in light judgemental contradictions without even understanding the gravitas of their own judgemental assumptions. I love the text it connects you with the words in an authentic manner. I may have missed the mark Tristan but I found this to be very witty and clever indeed! Sharp and lighting social commentary. Well done! Elizabeth
July 30th, 2025 07:14
ElizabethMoroz said:
An interesting commentary on judgement, the contradictions that lie within the restricted minds who equate oddness with devilishness and cannot distinguish or identify the beauty, creativity, majesty & integrity of those of us considered odd or different. It is very clever dialogue with the reductively confused who dabble in light judgemental contradictions without even understanding the gravitas of their own judgemental assumptions. I love the text it connects you with the words in an authentic manner. I may have missed the mark Tristan but I found this to be very witty and clever indeed! Sharp and lighting social commentary. Well done! Elizabeth
July 30th, 2025 07:14
Invisible Woe-Man
Neville said:
Now that\'s what we calla revelation around these here parts .. I luv it when ya scribble dirty .. Neville
July 30th, 2025 02:25
Neville said:
Now that\'s what we calla revelation around these here parts .. I luv it when ya scribble dirty .. Neville
July 30th, 2025 02:25
Invisible Woe-Man
Cheeky Missy said:
I guess the aberrations begin with the \"t,\" since \"odd\" doesn\'t have any such letters, but then my sleep-starved mind reckons that \"just to a T\" or the like is intended, and as ever tis, the naughtiest boys are such cuties, ergo the devil line? Interesting and excellently rendered with fascinating imagery and a familiar, yet curious poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
July 29th, 2025 22:53
Cheeky Missy said:
I guess the aberrations begin with the \"t,\" since \"odd\" doesn\'t have any such letters, but then my sleep-starved mind reckons that \"just to a T\" or the like is intended, and as ever tis, the naughtiest boys are such cuties, ergo the devil line? Interesting and excellently rendered with fascinating imagery and a familiar, yet curious poignancy. Thank you for sharing.
July 29th, 2025 22:53
Invisible Woe-Man
orchidee said:
Some doodles? Does, erm, Popeye doodle? We know we can\'t answer that here! lol.
July 29th, 2025 10:45
orchidee said:
Some doodles? Does, erm, Popeye doodle? We know we can\'t answer that here! lol.
July 29th, 2025 10:45
Invisible Woe-Man
Poetic Licence said:
Its Great to see other creative ways to deliver your work, and this is creative and enjoyable read
July 29th, 2025 08:22
Poetic Licence said:
Its Great to see other creative ways to deliver your work, and this is creative and enjoyable read
July 29th, 2025 08:22
Invisible Woe-Man
sorenbarrett said:
Creative and most enlightening to the mind of one that wishes to see. Nicely done and a fave
July 29th, 2025 08:17
sorenbarrett said:
Creative and most enlightening to the mind of one that wishes to see. Nicely done and a fave
July 29th, 2025 08:17
Hard Nope
NafisaSB said:
creativity at its best in a new form - wonders will never cease - as more talents are revealed
beautifully expressed
July 29th, 2025 00:27
NafisaSB said:
creativity at its best in a new form - wonders will never cease - as more talents are revealed
beautifully expressed
July 29th, 2025 00:27
Imago Dei
Cheeky Missy said:
Funny, should be clarity in brevity, however I\'m still stumped. Mum wouldn\'t allow me to wear my hair that short, so I could only have half of it in that style with longer in the back. The girl appears possibly less than happy, too lost in a brown study. While initially provoked to consider my own stance, I suspect that\'s not the point. Thank you for sharing, you got me.
July 28th, 2025 15:48
Cheeky Missy said:
Funny, should be clarity in brevity, however I\'m still stumped. Mum wouldn\'t allow me to wear my hair that short, so I could only have half of it in that style with longer in the back. The girl appears possibly less than happy, too lost in a brown study. While initially provoked to consider my own stance, I suspect that\'s not the point. Thank you for sharing, you got me.
July 28th, 2025 15:48
Imago Dei
sorenbarrett said:
Again Tristan I am intrigued with the word shape in your poem. It seems a tree. more a pine, and trees are what they are supposed to be and seek no other shape. It is humans that prune them and twist them to make them what they want. A lovely write.
July 28th, 2025 15:16
sorenbarrett said:
Again Tristan I am intrigued with the word shape in your poem. It seems a tree. more a pine, and trees are what they are supposed to be and seek no other shape. It is humans that prune them and twist them to make them what they want. A lovely write.
July 28th, 2025 15:16
Imago Dei
Neville said:
I am so glad you left it at that our Tristan .. I doubt it could possibly have been bettered & for lots of good reasons .. ink splendidly spilt sir T .. N
July 28th, 2025 10:45
Neville said:
I am so glad you left it at that our Tristan .. I doubt it could possibly have been bettered & for lots of good reasons .. ink splendidly spilt sir T .. N
July 28th, 2025 10:45
Imago Dei
orchidee said:
Aghhh! But who is in the Imago Popeye? - don\'t answer that in detail! lol.
July 28th, 2025 09:36
orchidee said:
Aghhh! But who is in the Imago Popeye? - don\'t answer that in detail! lol.
July 28th, 2025 09:36
Imago Dei
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Tristan,
To behold, a triangular poem, the three points of the holy trinity and therein: \'I AM what ought to be.\' Divined from the soul this one simple truth in a spiritually resplendent verse. Accolades galore, my friend.
Fond regards,
Tony.
July 28th, 2025 09:02
Tony Grannell said:
Hello, Tristan,
To behold, a triangular poem, the three points of the holy trinity and therein: \'I AM what ought to be.\' Divined from the soul this one simple truth in a spiritually resplendent verse. Accolades galore, my friend.
Fond regards,
Tony.
July 28th, 2025 09:02
Imago Dei
Poetic Licence said:
Isn\'t that a beautiful statement, I am what ought to be, which ever way the cards play out this is what you will be, enjoyed the read
July 28th, 2025 08:38
Poetic Licence said:
Isn\'t that a beautiful statement, I am what ought to be, which ever way the cards play out this is what you will be, enjoyed the read
July 28th, 2025 08:38
Imago Dei
arqios said:
You are the architect of reality, infusing every moment with bold possibility. When you declare “I AM what ought to be,” you spark a radiant dawn of hope and wonder.
July 28th, 2025 08:03
arqios said:
You are the architect of reality, infusing every moment with bold possibility. When you declare “I AM what ought to be,” you spark a radiant dawn of hope and wonder.
July 28th, 2025 08:03
Imago Dei
Salvia.S said:
This is a Beautiful and powerful declaration of identity—bold, spiritual, and affirming. \"I AM what ought to be\" captures the heart of dignity and divine worth. Very nicely written dearest Tittu 🌹 a fave 🌹
July 28th, 2025 07:56
Salvia.S said:
This is a Beautiful and powerful declaration of identity—bold, spiritual, and affirming. \"I AM what ought to be\" captures the heart of dignity and divine worth. Very nicely written dearest Tittu 🌹 a fave 🌹
July 28th, 2025 07:56
Puritanical
ElizabethMoroz said:
You engage with fierce critique of the truth and at the same time imbue beauty among the second paragraph which is a lovely way to lift the piece through the dark and critical and necessary truth of the first paragraph: I love the rhyme in this piece - it sings with insight and uplifts in poetic elegance and word placement: delightful criticism of mankind’s wayward ways highlighting the restrictive thinking of puritanical notions.
Looking forward to the next piece! Elizabeth
July 27th, 2025 23:26
ElizabethMoroz said:
You engage with fierce critique of the truth and at the same time imbue beauty among the second paragraph which is a lovely way to lift the piece through the dark and critical and necessary truth of the first paragraph: I love the rhyme in this piece - it sings with insight and uplifts in poetic elegance and word placement: delightful criticism of mankind’s wayward ways highlighting the restrictive thinking of puritanical notions.
Looking forward to the next piece! Elizabeth
July 27th, 2025 23:26
Puritanical
Friendship said:
Your poem revolves around the tension between piety and the realities of life, particularly the harsh conditions faced by the marginalized. It critiques the puritanical view of life that prioritizes moral superiority over compassion and engagement with the struggles of the poor.
July 27th, 2025 15:18
Friendship said:
Your poem revolves around the tension between piety and the realities of life, particularly the harsh conditions faced by the marginalized. It critiques the puritanical view of life that prioritizes moral superiority over compassion and engagement with the struggles of the poor.
July 27th, 2025 15:18
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