Comments received on poems by Tristan Robert Lange
Turing
Paul Bell said:
You can be a genius, but you can\'t be gay as well, doesn\'t go down well with the rest of the closets.
It sure took a long time for Turing to be recognised and properly thanked.
Which is a shame for one our heroes.
February 17th, 2026 13:51
Paul Bell said:
You can be a genius, but you can\'t be gay as well, doesn\'t go down well with the rest of the closets.
It sure took a long time for Turing to be recognised and properly thanked.
Which is a shame for one our heroes.
February 17th, 2026 13:51
Turing
Friendship said:
Well said, and powerful in words. Your poem addresses themes of heroism, manipulation, and the relationship between power and legacy. It suggests that greatness can be diminished by those who do not possess the same level of insight or integrity, reducing the impact of the original genius.
February 17th, 2026 11:42
Friendship said:
Well said, and powerful in words. Your poem addresses themes of heroism, manipulation, and the relationship between power and legacy. It suggests that greatness can be diminished by those who do not possess the same level of insight or integrity, reducing the impact of the original genius.
February 17th, 2026 11:42
Turing
sorenbarrett said:
What is a hero to one a traitor to another. One man\'s champion another\'s villain. \"Small devices\" another perception by genius\' and what is genius. Bobby Fisher made mistakes at times. I see a pawn here that may become a queen. Manipulated by small men (politics) where the behind the scenes and the powerful are small men in other ways. The last stanza predicts death or checkmate where the king is dead. Deep my fiend
February 17th, 2026 10:04
sorenbarrett said:
What is a hero to one a traitor to another. One man\'s champion another\'s villain. \"Small devices\" another perception by genius\' and what is genius. Bobby Fisher made mistakes at times. I see a pawn here that may become a queen. Manipulated by small men (politics) where the behind the scenes and the powerful are small men in other ways. The last stanza predicts death or checkmate where the king is dead. Deep my fiend
February 17th, 2026 10:04
Turing
orchidee said:
Erm, we don\'t often see him on UK banknotes cos I think he is on the back of ยฃ50 notes - the highest denomination for England, I think. That glugger sees him on every one of his bank notes, stashed under his mattress! lol.
February 17th, 2026 09:49
orchidee said:
Erm, we don\'t often see him on UK banknotes cos I think he is on the back of ยฃ50 notes - the highest denomination for England, I think. That glugger sees him on every one of his bank notes, stashed under his mattress! lol.
February 17th, 2026 09:49
Corpses Climb
rebellion_in_sanity said:
Not going to forget \"Our lives are ghosts wailing in moans.\" or \"Cardigan covered corpses climb\" soon.
February 17th, 2026 07:29
rebellion_in_sanity said:
Not going to forget \"Our lives are ghosts wailing in moans.\" or \"Cardigan covered corpses climb\" soon.
February 17th, 2026 07:29
Corpses Climb
GenXer Sharon ๐๐ said:
Intriguing work as always. Well done Tristan!
February 16th, 2026 21:21
GenXer Sharon ๐๐ said:
Intriguing work as always. Well done Tristan!
February 16th, 2026 21:21
Corpses Climb
orchidee said:
Ain\'t nothing corpse-like about that glugger and his mates! lol.
February 16th, 2026 10:43
orchidee said:
Ain\'t nothing corpse-like about that glugger and his mates! lol.
February 16th, 2026 10:43
Corpses Climb
Paul Bell said:
Great title and represents my nightmares as a child.
What are the worms going to do now that the burial grounds are full up and we\'re all getting burnt to ash.
Life and death in the animal kingdom, nightmares and fairytales. Very apt for a Monday.
February 16th, 2026 09:58
Paul Bell said:
Great title and represents my nightmares as a child.
What are the worms going to do now that the burial grounds are full up and we\'re all getting burnt to ash.
Life and death in the animal kingdom, nightmares and fairytales. Very apt for a Monday.
February 16th, 2026 09:58
Corpses Climb
Friendship said:
Well done. Your poem explores themes of mortality, despair, and the macabre nature of existence. It juxtaposes the innocence of counting and childhood with dark imagery and reflections on death, suffering, and the cyclical nature of life. The poet delves into the grotesque and surreal aspects of life, using imagery related to death, decay, and the eerie elements of nature. It reflects a sense of hopelessness and the inevitability of mortality.
February 16th, 2026 09:16
Friendship said:
Well done. Your poem explores themes of mortality, despair, and the macabre nature of existence. It juxtaposes the innocence of counting and childhood with dark imagery and reflections on death, suffering, and the cyclical nature of life. The poet delves into the grotesque and surreal aspects of life, using imagery related to death, decay, and the eerie elements of nature. It reflects a sense of hopelessness and the inevitability of mortality.
February 16th, 2026 09:16
Corpses Climb
sorenbarrett said:
Tristan this is a numerologist\'s dream so many messages in each line woven in rhyme. Metaphor piled on metaphor layers of meaning. It is dark with the macabre name that goes unmentioned only whispered by singed moths. There are spiders and fileted flesh. Worms normally in Mescal now in Tequila. Are the horses from the kings men that tried to put Humpy Dumpty together again? And those wolves standing tall where is the shepherd? Did he cry wolf too many times? Those cardigan covered corpses were the buttons to facilitate the fileting of flesh? Crazy questions no doubt off base but this poem makes the mind race. Good one my friend
February 16th, 2026 08:28
sorenbarrett said:
Tristan this is a numerologist\'s dream so many messages in each line woven in rhyme. Metaphor piled on metaphor layers of meaning. It is dark with the macabre name that goes unmentioned only whispered by singed moths. There are spiders and fileted flesh. Worms normally in Mescal now in Tequila. Are the horses from the kings men that tried to put Humpy Dumpty together again? And those wolves standing tall where is the shepherd? Did he cry wolf too many times? Those cardigan covered corpses were the buttons to facilitate the fileting of flesh? Crazy questions no doubt off base but this poem makes the mind race. Good one my friend
February 16th, 2026 08:28
Love Costs
Teddy.15 said:
A wonderful title and an incredible write, some amazing lines in here and your last line is definitely a kudos. ๐น
February 15th, 2026 11:25
Teddy.15 said:
A wonderful title and an incredible write, some amazing lines in here and your last line is definitely a kudos. ๐น
February 15th, 2026 11:25
Love Costs
orchidee said:
That\'s the trouble - religiosity. From a commentary: Some of Jesus\' sharpest words were to the \'religious\' leaders of his day.
P and Co \'religiously\' continue. Continue what? Don\'t answer that! lol.
February 15th, 2026 10:51
orchidee said:
That\'s the trouble - religiosity. From a commentary: Some of Jesus\' sharpest words were to the \'religious\' leaders of his day.
P and Co \'religiously\' continue. Continue what? Don\'t answer that! lol.
February 15th, 2026 10:51
Love Costs
sorenbarrett said:
Magnificent Tristan, some wonderful lines here
\"And holiness is measured by
Righteousness over religiosity.\"
So true but the one that struck hardest
\"Measured by their faithfulness to love,
Every disciple follows the Teacher,
Regardless of the personal cost.
Only love will win out in the end.\"
It is in that four letter word that comes another, hope. Hope for the individual and the species. A fave
February 15th, 2026 09:29
sorenbarrett said:
Magnificent Tristan, some wonderful lines here
\"And holiness is measured by
Righteousness over religiosity.\"
So true but the one that struck hardest
\"Measured by their faithfulness to love,
Every disciple follows the Teacher,
Regardless of the personal cost.
Only love will win out in the end.\"
It is in that four letter word that comes another, hope. Hope for the individual and the species. A fave
February 15th, 2026 09:29
Love Costs
Friendship said:
Well done. Your poem addresses themes of spirituality, justice, and the essence of true holiness. It critiques superficial religiosity and advocates for a practice of faith that is deeply rooted in love, dignity, and social justice.
February 15th, 2026 09:21
Friendship said:
Well done. Your poem addresses themes of spirituality, justice, and the essence of true holiness. It critiques superficial religiosity and advocates for a practice of faith that is deeply rooted in love, dignity, and social justice.
February 15th, 2026 09:21
Death Rattle
Thomas W Case said:
Sharp and rawโlike a fist punching through the gray.
Youโre done with waiting; now youโre carving truth from the rot.
February 15th, 2026 09:06
Thomas W Case said:
Sharp and rawโlike a fist punching through the gray.
Youโre done with waiting; now youโre carving truth from the rot.
February 15th, 2026 09:06
Death Rattle
rebellion_in_sanity said:
I kept on muttering to myself \'yes\' with every line I read. Great work. But a bit of pessimism swam into my mind - Entropy (which has a habit of increasing only)
February 15th, 2026 08:29
rebellion_in_sanity said:
I kept on muttering to myself \'yes\' with every line I read. Great work. But a bit of pessimism swam into my mind - Entropy (which has a habit of increasing only)
February 15th, 2026 08:29
Death Rattle
cellinic said:
A wonderful, sincere write. With deeply expressed emotions and feelings, clearly realized thoughts) Best wishes, a fave, my friend.
February 15th, 2026 01:48
cellinic said:
A wonderful, sincere write. With deeply expressed emotions and feelings, clearly realized thoughts) Best wishes, a fave, my friend.
February 15th, 2026 01:48
Death Rattle
Teddy.15 said:
This could be relatable to anything in our world because it\'s how I feel right now, I\'d say it may be about the USA that\'s the vibe I\'m getting, but like I say it\'s absolutely relatable to so many things. Super emotional write. ๐น
February 14th, 2026 12:32
Teddy.15 said:
This could be relatable to anything in our world because it\'s how I feel right now, I\'d say it may be about the USA that\'s the vibe I\'m getting, but like I say it\'s absolutely relatable to so many things. Super emotional write. ๐น
February 14th, 2026 12:32
Death Rattle
sorenbarrett said:
Tristan this poem shows a climb out of darkness a rebellion against futility and a declaration of calling a spade a spade despite the cost. Powerful and well said.
February 14th, 2026 10:24
sorenbarrett said:
Tristan this poem shows a climb out of darkness a rebellion against futility and a declaration of calling a spade a spade despite the cost. Powerful and well said.
February 14th, 2026 10:24
Death Rattle
orchidee said:
Good write T. Wait - we hear, not a death rattle, but a glugging sound. We knew it would be! lol.
February 14th, 2026 10:07
orchidee said:
Good write T. Wait - we hear, not a death rattle, but a glugging sound. We knew it would be! lol.
February 14th, 2026 10:07
Death Rattle
Friendship said:
Well expressed a feeling of loss, yet hope. Your poem revolves around the struggle against despair and the desire for liberation from oppressive circumstances. It captures a journey from hopelessness to empowerment, emphasizing the importance of self-realization and rebellion against a tormenting existence. Yet it also addresses themes of suffering, resilience, and transformation. It reflects on the futility of wishing for unattainable things, the pain of lost dreams, and the awakening of a rebellious spirit that seeks truth and freedom.
February 14th, 2026 09:49
Friendship said:
Well expressed a feeling of loss, yet hope. Your poem revolves around the struggle against despair and the desire for liberation from oppressive circumstances. It captures a journey from hopelessness to empowerment, emphasizing the importance of self-realization and rebellion against a tormenting existence. Yet it also addresses themes of suffering, resilience, and transformation. It reflects on the futility of wishing for unattainable things, the pain of lost dreams, and the awakening of a rebellious spirit that seeks truth and freedom.
February 14th, 2026 09:49
the cutting room floor
๐ฑ๐ช๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฑ said:
dark and moody on friday the 13th, a fave ๐ท
February 13th, 2026 16:22
๐ฑ๐ช๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฑ said:
dark and moody on friday the 13th, a fave ๐ท
February 13th, 2026 16:22
the cutting room floor
Paul Bell said:
Death by a thousand cuts, and that was just the dyslexic barber.
Happy endings have been replaced by violent sequels, even James Bond has no time for kissing now.
Mind you, going to the local shops can get you killed if you\'re smiling too much these days.
February 13th, 2026 13:17
Paul Bell said:
Death by a thousand cuts, and that was just the dyslexic barber.
Happy endings have been replaced by violent sequels, even James Bond has no time for kissing now.
Mind you, going to the local shops can get you killed if you\'re smiling too much these days.
February 13th, 2026 13:17
the cutting room floor
orchidee said:
Good write T. But heck, in a film about P & co, so much had to be cut out of the film that there\'s only 1% of it left - 1 minute of film, that is, as it was 100 minutes long originally! lol. They\'ve edited it to its full length though, with stores of knitting, spinach recipes, and sabre/sword fighting! lol.
What ARE we talking about? What an obscure comment. Sadly, don\'t answer that! lol.
February 13th, 2026 12:27
orchidee said:
Good write T. But heck, in a film about P & co, so much had to be cut out of the film that there\'s only 1% of it left - 1 minute of film, that is, as it was 100 minutes long originally! lol. They\'ve edited it to its full length though, with stores of knitting, spinach recipes, and sabre/sword fighting! lol.
What ARE we talking about? What an obscure comment. Sadly, don\'t answer that! lol.
February 13th, 2026 12:27
the cutting room floor
Friendship said:
Your poem magnificently captures the profound exploration of identity, memory, and the enthralling dance between personal history and societal expectations, boldly critiquing the superficial facade of happiness often portrayed in movies and poignantly suggesting that authentic experiences and emotions are frequently discarded, much like the powerful metaphor of footage on the cutting room floor serves to illuminate the often-overlooked yet vital aspects of life and identity.
February 13th, 2026 12:02
Friendship said:
Your poem magnificently captures the profound exploration of identity, memory, and the enthralling dance between personal history and societal expectations, boldly critiquing the superficial facade of happiness often portrayed in movies and poignantly suggesting that authentic experiences and emotions are frequently discarded, much like the powerful metaphor of footage on the cutting room floor serves to illuminate the often-overlooked yet vital aspects of life and identity.
February 13th, 2026 12:02
the cutting room floor
sorenbarrett said:
A thought provoking poem about the present state of affairs. It does seem that people are action, sex, blood thirsty, violent junkies. There is little interest of patience for anything else. Even in poetry my most highly rated poems by independent judges even AI are read the least while those catered to common interests with low ratings are read the most. It goes to show Tristan that marketing is everything and a flamboyant show of death, sex, violence and dark endings are what people want to see. A wonderful eye opening write
February 13th, 2026 11:21
sorenbarrett said:
A thought provoking poem about the present state of affairs. It does seem that people are action, sex, blood thirsty, violent junkies. There is little interest of patience for anything else. Even in poetry my most highly rated poems by independent judges even AI are read the least while those catered to common interests with low ratings are read the most. It goes to show Tristan that marketing is everything and a flamboyant show of death, sex, violence and dark endings are what people want to see. A wonderful eye opening write
February 13th, 2026 11:21
the cutting room floor
Teddy.15 said:
Ah I love the mystery left at the end, I would say that each individual has their own idea of what a happy ending should be. Dark or light nothing is wrong depends on our taste. ๐น
February 13th, 2026 11:09
Teddy.15 said:
Ah I love the mystery left at the end, I would say that each individual has their own idea of what a happy ending should be. Dark or light nothing is wrong depends on our taste. ๐น
February 13th, 2026 11:09
fire away
Paul Bell said:
I thought transparency had been removed from the dictionary, certainly been sidelined.
We live in a world of lies that takes half the day to decipher only to be replaced with more lies.
I\'m thinking this shield is nuclear proof.
February 13th, 2026 04:37
Paul Bell said:
I thought transparency had been removed from the dictionary, certainly been sidelined.
We live in a world of lies that takes half the day to decipher only to be replaced with more lies.
I\'m thinking this shield is nuclear proof.
February 13th, 2026 04:37
fire away
orchidee said:
Good write T. You\'ll need that shield if you hear a glugging sound. Why will you need a shield? Don\'t answer that! lol.
February 12th, 2026 11:06
orchidee said:
Good write T. You\'ll need that shield if you hear a glugging sound. Why will you need a shield? Don\'t answer that! lol.
February 12th, 2026 11:06
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