Comments received on poems by Tristan Robert Lange
Even As They Burn
orchidee said:
Also - a seeming-sounding hellfire type of writer, or it might have been a holy man of old, said: \'What else will the flames of hell feed on but our sins?\' Arghh!
February 22nd, 2026 11:12
orchidee said:
Also - a seeming-sounding hellfire type of writer, or it might have been a holy man of old, said: \'What else will the flames of hell feed on but our sins?\' Arghh!
February 22nd, 2026 11:12
Even As They Burn
orchidee said:
Oh no, it reminded me: \'resonant regurgitation\', or \'resident regurgitation\', and a whisper - or much louder - of a glug of spinach! Well, hundreds of glugs really, not just one, of course! heehee. How DID Popeye get into this?! lol.
And what DOES this cryptic comment mean. Don\'t answer that! lol.
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February 22nd, 2026 11:08
orchidee said:
Oh no, it reminded me: \'resonant regurgitation\', or \'resident regurgitation\', and a whisper - or much louder - of a glug of spinach! Well, hundreds of glugs really, not just one, of course! heehee. How DID Popeye get into this?! lol.
And what DOES this cryptic comment mean. Don\'t answer that! lol.
.
February 22nd, 2026 11:08
Even As They Burn
Thomas W Case said:
You strip the pretense clean, letting the soul speak where the righteous only glare.
Your words scorch, but they also illuminate the shadowed corners we fear to name.
February 22nd, 2026 09:02
Thomas W Case said:
You strip the pretense clean, letting the soul speak where the righteous only glare.
Your words scorch, but they also illuminate the shadowed corners we fear to name.
February 22nd, 2026 09:02
Even As They Burn
Paul Bell said:
The ones at the top practice love, usually gods love, whilst the starving at the bottom rebel
Yet Jesus and opulance really don\'t go together.
I always say, you\'re as good as your salesman flogging your wares.
Religion and war, great bedfellows.
February 22nd, 2026 05:32
Paul Bell said:
The ones at the top practice love, usually gods love, whilst the starving at the bottom rebel
Yet Jesus and opulance really don\'t go together.
I always say, you\'re as good as your salesman flogging your wares.
Religion and war, great bedfellows.
February 22nd, 2026 05:32
Even As They Burn
sorenbarrett said:
A bit of obscure history poetically displayed in a marvelous acrostic. Isn\'t it funny how someone can be burned for preaching agape considered heresy by a religion based on love. Irony at its best. So well written with fantastic imagery and metaphor built in it is a definite fave my friend
February 22nd, 2026 04:15
sorenbarrett said:
A bit of obscure history poetically displayed in a marvelous acrostic. Isn\'t it funny how someone can be burned for preaching agape considered heresy by a religion based on love. Irony at its best. So well written with fantastic imagery and metaphor built in it is a definite fave my friend
February 22nd, 2026 04:15
Whatever
Doggerel Dave said:
Agreed. Where to then, Tristan? I think I have to move outside all this, but am not quite sure where \'outside\' is.
February 21st, 2026 20:18
Doggerel Dave said:
Agreed. Where to then, Tristan? I think I have to move outside all this, but am not quite sure where \'outside\' is.
February 21st, 2026 20:18
Whatever
Allie561 said:
Very wonderful poem. Sometimes the answer we want is not the answer to what we need. I also wrote a poem a while back titled ‘Whatever’ but it was less of questions than it was statements. Funny how us poets seem to be connected.
February 21st, 2026 14:34
Allie561 said:
Very wonderful poem. Sometimes the answer we want is not the answer to what we need. I also wrote a poem a while back titled ‘Whatever’ but it was less of questions than it was statements. Funny how us poets seem to be connected.
February 21st, 2026 14:34
Whatever
orchidee said:
How CAN we live in a glugging, knitting, sabre-wielding world?! heehee.
February 21st, 2026 11:26
orchidee said:
How CAN we live in a glugging, knitting, sabre-wielding world?! heehee.
February 21st, 2026 11:26
Whatever
sorenbarrett said:
Tristan such a poignant point even when we have the answers it does not always fix the problem. Nicely put my friend
February 21st, 2026 10:42
sorenbarrett said:
Tristan such a poignant point even when we have the answers it does not always fix the problem. Nicely put my friend
February 21st, 2026 10:42
Athena\'s Siren Song
orchidee said:
Good write Athena, erm, Popeye, erm Tristan. I\'m a confused laddie! It\'s the glugging that does it to us! lol.
February 21st, 2026 03:24
orchidee said:
Good write Athena, erm, Popeye, erm Tristan. I\'m a confused laddie! It\'s the glugging that does it to us! lol.
February 21st, 2026 03:24
Athena\'s Siren Song
Salvia.S said:
Powerful critique of how we engage with history. Very well written dearest Tittu!!! A fave ❤️
February 20th, 2026 21:33
Salvia.S said:
Powerful critique of how we engage with history. Very well written dearest Tittu!!! A fave ❤️
February 20th, 2026 21:33
Athena\'s Siren Song
Paul Bell said:
War, what is it good for.
I suppose Gettysburg was the turning point of the war, but the dead and wounded was horrific for both sides, and probably a stain on America.
We mourn our dead and we learn from it.
Though I think the learning part might have been forgotten.
February 20th, 2026 13:30
Paul Bell said:
War, what is it good for.
I suppose Gettysburg was the turning point of the war, but the dead and wounded was horrific for both sides, and probably a stain on America.
We mourn our dead and we learn from it.
Though I think the learning part might have been forgotten.
February 20th, 2026 13:30
Athena\'s Siren Song
orchidee said:
If Athena knows Popeye, she best have a brolly with her! lol. What sort of cryptic comment is that? Erm, as often, don\'t answer that! lol.
February 20th, 2026 12:44
orchidee said:
If Athena knows Popeye, she best have a brolly with her! lol. What sort of cryptic comment is that? Erm, as often, don\'t answer that! lol.
February 20th, 2026 12:44
Athena\'s Siren Song
Friendship said:
Well written. My friend. Your poem explores the juxtaposition of memory and the passage of time, particularly how we romanticize and idealize the past, often forgetting the true stories and experiences behind historical events. It suggests that while we may honor the memories of the past, we risk losing the authentic meaning and context of those memories.
February 20th, 2026 12:31
Friendship said:
Well written. My friend. Your poem explores the juxtaposition of memory and the passage of time, particularly how we romanticize and idealize the past, often forgetting the true stories and experiences behind historical events. It suggests that while we may honor the memories of the past, we risk losing the authentic meaning and context of those memories.
February 20th, 2026 12:31
Athena\'s Siren Song
sorenbarrett said:
Filled with alliteration that pops. This poem with mythical references. Hallowed ground indeed and below the dead are not aware of the roads above. I wonder what the dead would think of the tourists with powder puff blasts. The second line in your third stanza has deep implications where that honor of the dead of a past battle is ironic in todays society. My great grandfather fought for the south under Stonewall Jackson and after the war when asked what he thought of the whole thing he said \"it was all a bunch of foolishness\". Myth takes over when history fades. Athena goddess of wisdom and war an interesting contradictory combination. Where is wisdom in war?
February 20th, 2026 12:12
sorenbarrett said:
Filled with alliteration that pops. This poem with mythical references. Hallowed ground indeed and below the dead are not aware of the roads above. I wonder what the dead would think of the tourists with powder puff blasts. The second line in your third stanza has deep implications where that honor of the dead of a past battle is ironic in todays society. My great grandfather fought for the south under Stonewall Jackson and after the war when asked what he thought of the whole thing he said \"it was all a bunch of foolishness\". Myth takes over when history fades. Athena goddess of wisdom and war an interesting contradictory combination. Where is wisdom in war?
February 20th, 2026 12:12
Athena\'s Siren Song
Demar Desu said:
\"Idealization has become irony’s whore.\" I wonder who\'s the pimp
February 20th, 2026 10:36
Demar Desu said:
\"Idealization has become irony’s whore.\" I wonder who\'s the pimp
February 20th, 2026 10:36
Upon Hero\'s Wings
Neville said:
This has the very distinct flavour of roast Phoenix about it .. and there aint nobody not going to like it .. Neville 🖤🐦⬛🐈⬛🍷🐧👍
February 20th, 2026 09:04
Neville said:
This has the very distinct flavour of roast Phoenix about it .. and there aint nobody not going to like it .. Neville 🖤🐦⬛🐈⬛🍷🐧👍
February 20th, 2026 09:04
Upon Hero\'s Wings
orchidee said:
It\'s a pity that P and Co have taken on wings now and are flying! Brollies needed. Why? Don\'t answer that! lol.
What ARE we talking about? Don\'t answer that either! lol.
February 20th, 2026 03:35
orchidee said:
It\'s a pity that P and Co have taken on wings now and are flying! Brollies needed. Why? Don\'t answer that! lol.
What ARE we talking about? Don\'t answer that either! lol.
February 20th, 2026 03:35
Upon Hero\'s Wings
arqios said:
Love this! The names make the mind search for Skamander, even🕊️🙏🏻
February 19th, 2026 15:50
arqios said:
Love this! The names make the mind search for Skamander, even🕊️🙏🏻
February 19th, 2026 15:50
Upon Hero\'s Wings
Friendship said:
Well written. Your poem reflects on themes of jealousy, infidelity, and the quest for accountability in relationships, particularly through the lens of mythological figures like Hera and Alcmene. It suggests that despite the pain and betrayal, there is hope for liberation and personal growth.
February 19th, 2026 11:06
Friendship said:
Well written. Your poem reflects on themes of jealousy, infidelity, and the quest for accountability in relationships, particularly through the lens of mythological figures like Hera and Alcmene. It suggests that despite the pain and betrayal, there is hope for liberation and personal growth.
February 19th, 2026 11:06
Upon Hero\'s Wings
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful acrostic Tristan with Myth as a backbone and background. Zeus was a naughty boy and a demigod was left and although this time not crucified still had labors to fulfill. A wonderful write and a fave
February 19th, 2026 09:03
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful acrostic Tristan with Myth as a backbone and background. Zeus was a naughty boy and a demigod was left and although this time not crucified still had labors to fulfill. A wonderful write and a fave
February 19th, 2026 09:03
Orpheus\' Creed
rebellion_in_sanity said:
A Wow, then a fave...in that order
February 19th, 2026 06:34
rebellion_in_sanity said:
A Wow, then a fave...in that order
February 19th, 2026 06:34
Orpheus\' Creed
Doggerel Dave said:
You can pop that one into the inbox of every dictionary in the land, Tristan.
February 18th, 2026 17:07
Doggerel Dave said:
You can pop that one into the inbox of every dictionary in the land, Tristan.
February 18th, 2026 17:07
Orpheus\' Creed
orchidee said:
Ain\'t no sacrifice for P & Co. What ain\'t? Don\'t answer that! lol.
February 18th, 2026 13:56
orchidee said:
Ain\'t no sacrifice for P & Co. What ain\'t? Don\'t answer that! lol.
February 18th, 2026 13:56
Orpheus\' Creed
Neville said:
Now aint that the bloomin truth .. Write on brother T .. Neville 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🐦⬛👍
February 18th, 2026 12:53
Neville said:
Now aint that the bloomin truth .. Write on brother T .. Neville 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🐦⬛👍
February 18th, 2026 12:53
Orpheus\' Creed
sorenbarrett said:
A great manner of poetically saying that true heroes act not out of desire for recognition but for the act itself. Nicely done my friend
February 18th, 2026 11:48
sorenbarrett said:
A great manner of poetically saying that true heroes act not out of desire for recognition but for the act itself. Nicely done my friend
February 18th, 2026 11:48
Turing
rebellion_in_sanity said:
All thumbs up 👍👍. Great write. When are we going to learn to come out of our narrow judgemental minds and appreciate what needs to be appreciated. How come someone\'s sexual leanings diminish his gigantic contribution?
February 18th, 2026 09:25
rebellion_in_sanity said:
All thumbs up 👍👍. Great write. When are we going to learn to come out of our narrow judgemental minds and appreciate what needs to be appreciated. How come someone\'s sexual leanings diminish his gigantic contribution?
February 18th, 2026 09:25
Turing
Doggerel Dave said:
As a moral tale Turing\'s story should never be allowed to be forgotten. Sorry Tristan, I would have liked to see more of the man beyond his name in the title.
That said, you poem reads as a fitting epitaph.
February 18th, 2026 01:01
Doggerel Dave said:
As a moral tale Turing\'s story should never be allowed to be forgotten. Sorry Tristan, I would have liked to see more of the man beyond his name in the title.
That said, you poem reads as a fitting epitaph.
February 18th, 2026 01:01
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
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