Comments received on poems by Tristan Robert Lange
Alchemy of Our Asking
orchidee said:
I\'ve questions that come under the category \'Don\'t answer that!\'
Ohh, when will you stop the glugging Popeye; and the knitting Ol\' Tom; and the sabre-wielding Obi? Well, we can answer it. The answer is: \'Never!\' heehee.
February 4th, 2026 03:44
orchidee said:
I\'ve questions that come under the category \'Don\'t answer that!\'
Ohh, when will you stop the glugging Popeye; and the knitting Ol\' Tom; and the sabre-wielding Obi? Well, we can answer it. The answer is: \'Never!\' heehee.
February 4th, 2026 03:44
Religion\'s Worst Witness
NafisaSB said:
this acrostic poem also carries a beautiful message on how religion can be interpreted in ways that are not truly meant...great...
February 4th, 2026 01:19
NafisaSB said:
this acrostic poem also carries a beautiful message on how religion can be interpreted in ways that are not truly meant...great...
February 4th, 2026 01:19
Alchemy of Our Asking
RSM0812 said:
This is truth. However, power corrupts the human endevour. When the peace is found we will know the answer. A very comprhensive write. Brilliant.
February 3rd, 2026 21:06
RSM0812 said:
This is truth. However, power corrupts the human endevour. When the peace is found we will know the answer. A very comprhensive write. Brilliant.
February 3rd, 2026 21:06
Alchemy of Our Asking
Mutley Ravishes said:
Tristan, your poem got me thinking again about the \"power law.\" For example, if we take all the people in the world who play soccer and then organize them into a pyramid, with the different skill levels represented at each level, the number of people who are not very good at the game massively outnumbers those who are seriously good at it. I think the same thing roughly applies for spirituality. Or, in other words, awareness (of self, of society etc). So, society is inevitably the way it is. If what I`m saying is true, then I wonder why is there a power law? I have some ideas on that too.
Anyways, I could be well off the mark with these thoughts!
February 3rd, 2026 19:18
Mutley Ravishes said:
Tristan, your poem got me thinking again about the \"power law.\" For example, if we take all the people in the world who play soccer and then organize them into a pyramid, with the different skill levels represented at each level, the number of people who are not very good at the game massively outnumbers those who are seriously good at it. I think the same thing roughly applies for spirituality. Or, in other words, awareness (of self, of society etc). So, society is inevitably the way it is. If what I`m saying is true, then I wonder why is there a power law? I have some ideas on that too.
Anyways, I could be well off the mark with these thoughts!
February 3rd, 2026 19:18
Alchemy of Our Asking
Friendship said:
I had to read this three times. Well said. My friend. Your poem conveys a sense of despair and resignation regarding the state of society, suggesting that the chaos and violence we experience are the results of our own actions and desires. The poet implies that humanity has brought upon itself a form of authoritarianism and suffering, with an acknowledgment that divine intervention is absent.
February 3rd, 2026 18:49
Friendship said:
I had to read this three times. Well said. My friend. Your poem conveys a sense of despair and resignation regarding the state of society, suggesting that the chaos and violence we experience are the results of our own actions and desires. The poet implies that humanity has brought upon itself a form of authoritarianism and suffering, with an acknowledgment that divine intervention is absent.
February 3rd, 2026 18:49
Alchemy of Our Asking
Paul Bell said:
I would imagine even in Orwell\'s prophetic thoughts, he couldn\'t have envisaged how this world would turn out.
Democratic free countries, don\'t you believe it, the camera sees all, and your phone is definitely monitoring you.
February 3rd, 2026 17:32
Paul Bell said:
I would imagine even in Orwell\'s prophetic thoughts, he couldn\'t have envisaged how this world would turn out.
Democratic free countries, don\'t you believe it, the camera sees all, and your phone is definitely monitoring you.
February 3rd, 2026 17:32
Alchemy of Our Asking
orchidee said:
Ol\' Tom and Co know about alchemy?! lol.
February 3rd, 2026 11:55
orchidee said:
Ol\' Tom and Co know about alchemy?! lol.
February 3rd, 2026 11:55
Alchemy of Our Asking
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful poem Tristan that asks the question that even in countries that are not democratic are their leaders nothing more than a reflection of the populace and then the question of whether this is the best that we have to offer. A sad commentary on humanity, actually a bad choice of words. For it appears that there is little humanity in humanity. Well written my friend. A fave
February 3rd, 2026 09:13
sorenbarrett said:
A wonderful poem Tristan that asks the question that even in countries that are not democratic are their leaders nothing more than a reflection of the populace and then the question of whether this is the best that we have to offer. A sad commentary on humanity, actually a bad choice of words. For it appears that there is little humanity in humanity. Well written my friend. A fave
February 3rd, 2026 09:13
Alchemy of Our Asking
Doggerel Dave said:
\'A strong leader\' almost a mantra in even some unlikely quarters.
Cracked that one short and sharp, Tristan.
February 3rd, 2026 08:55
Doggerel Dave said:
\'A strong leader\' almost a mantra in even some unlikely quarters.
Cracked that one short and sharp, Tristan.
February 3rd, 2026 08:55
the striking
cellinic said:
A wonderful poem, striking by its originality and preciseness of statement. Best wishes, my friend. My fave
February 3rd, 2026 03:58
cellinic said:
A wonderful poem, striking by its originality and preciseness of statement. Best wishes, my friend. My fave
February 3rd, 2026 03:58
the striking
rebellion_in_sanity said:
Few words -> an uncomfortable paradox -> maximum impact without detonation.
February 3rd, 2026 03:50
rebellion_in_sanity said:
Few words -> an uncomfortable paradox -> maximum impact without detonation.
February 3rd, 2026 03:50
the striking
Michael Edwards said:
Sadly reflects the emergent, or is it the emerged, state of politics today. A poignant reminder well penned.
February 3rd, 2026 01:54
Michael Edwards said:
Sadly reflects the emergent, or is it the emerged, state of politics today. A poignant reminder well penned.
February 3rd, 2026 01:54
the striking
arqios said:
It’s all about who controls the narrative and their perceived benefit (sigh) 🙏🏻🕊️
February 3rd, 2026 00:46
arqios said:
It’s all about who controls the narrative and their perceived benefit (sigh) 🙏🏻🕊️
February 3rd, 2026 00:46
the striking
Doggerel Dave said:
Not quite sure what has gone down there, Tristan. Would like to know.
February 2nd, 2026 17:55
Doggerel Dave said:
Not quite sure what has gone down there, Tristan. Would like to know.
February 2nd, 2026 17:55
the striking
orchidee said:
Ohh, he\'s sneaked in with a song - Ohhh, and a glug-a-glug glug, And a glugging glug glug..... Don\'t translate that! lol.
February 2nd, 2026 15:12
orchidee said:
Ohh, he\'s sneaked in with a song - Ohhh, and a glug-a-glug glug, And a glugging glug glug..... Don\'t translate that! lol.
February 2nd, 2026 15:12
the striking
Teddy.15 said:
Without poets like you dear Tristan our world would be even more sad. 🌹
February 2nd, 2026 14:49
Teddy.15 said:
Without poets like you dear Tristan our world would be even more sad. 🌹
February 2nd, 2026 14:49
the striking
orchidee said:
Meanwhile, Popeye never goes ON strike. Why not? Don\'t answer that! lol.
February 2nd, 2026 13:59
orchidee said:
Meanwhile, Popeye never goes ON strike. Why not? Don\'t answer that! lol.
February 2nd, 2026 13:59
the striking
sorenbarrett said:
A sad consequence of the balance of preemptive news reports getting the names and perpetrators wrong. When they name the perpetrator as the victim and vice versa the child rapist is now a child. With political correctness we identify only the victim that now becomes the target of merciless further attacks.
February 2nd, 2026 10:27
sorenbarrett said:
A sad consequence of the balance of preemptive news reports getting the names and perpetrators wrong. When they name the perpetrator as the victim and vice versa the child rapist is now a child. With political correctness we identify only the victim that now becomes the target of merciless further attacks.
February 2nd, 2026 10:27
Religion\'s Worst Witness
Paul Bell said:
I\'ll die for my faith.
Yet, no faith asks you to die for it.
Mind you, when someone tries to inflict their religion on you. For some reason, the imaginary machine gun pops up and takes them out.
God is good, tells you on the fag packet.
February 2nd, 2026 08:51
Paul Bell said:
I\'ll die for my faith.
Yet, no faith asks you to die for it.
Mind you, when someone tries to inflict their religion on you. For some reason, the imaginary machine gun pops up and takes them out.
God is good, tells you on the fag packet.
February 2nd, 2026 08:51
Religion\'s Worst Witness
rebellion_in_sanity said:
Lovely lines \"Living love becomes ever embodied
In the lives of the compassionate\"...only if we could
February 2nd, 2026 06:37
rebellion_in_sanity said:
Lovely lines \"Living love becomes ever embodied
In the lives of the compassionate\"...only if we could
February 2nd, 2026 06:37
Religion\'s Worst Witness
Doggerel Dave said:
Pass.🙃
By the way Tristan, If by \'religion\' you mean a church , temple or whatever then they are all composed of imperfect humans ........ what then do you expect? Same deal I get at my tenant\'s meeting.....
February 1st, 2026 16:33
Doggerel Dave said:
Pass.🙃
By the way Tristan, If by \'religion\' you mean a church , temple or whatever then they are all composed of imperfect humans ........ what then do you expect? Same deal I get at my tenant\'s meeting.....
February 1st, 2026 16:33
Religion\'s Worst Witness
Teddy.15 said:
Oh your title, I came straight to answer it
Religions worst witness, is that that follows it. Although I know enough to say that the faith can bring real comfort to those in fact who believe. I don\'t live so far from Rome, i see it for myself. 🌹
February 1st, 2026 15:22
Teddy.15 said:
Oh your title, I came straight to answer it
Religions worst witness, is that that follows it. Although I know enough to say that the faith can bring real comfort to those in fact who believe. I don\'t live so far from Rome, i see it for myself. 🌹
February 1st, 2026 15:22
Religion\'s Worst Witness
orchidee said:
Good write T. Do we hear a glug?! lol.
February 1st, 2026 12:23
orchidee said:
Good write T. Do we hear a glug?! lol.
February 1st, 2026 12:23
Religion\'s Worst Witness
sorenbarrett said:
Religious commentary hot off the grill. It is steaming and has a smell to it. Not the commentary but the religion. Nicely packaged under cellophane it looks hygienic but is past its pull date and has molded. Loved the passion in the poem Tristan it speaks for itself. Well done
February 1st, 2026 09:25
sorenbarrett said:
Religious commentary hot off the grill. It is steaming and has a smell to it. Not the commentary but the religion. Nicely packaged under cellophane it looks hygienic but is past its pull date and has molded. Loved the passion in the poem Tristan it speaks for itself. Well done
February 1st, 2026 09:25
What Rebellions Are Built On
rebellion_in_sanity said:
...And the Ivory abode
of the might King sheds tears
for He has sodomized her
dignity to shreds.
the lines above popped up in my mind when I was reading your poem - a powerful write.
February 1st, 2026 08:08
rebellion_in_sanity said:
...And the Ivory abode
of the might King sheds tears
for He has sodomized her
dignity to shreds.
the lines above popped up in my mind when I was reading your poem - a powerful write.
February 1st, 2026 08:08
What Rebellions Are Built On
Thomas W Case said:
This reads like a dark fable—satire sharpened into a full-blown cautionary tale.
The repetition of the white castle and fake peace drives the absurdity home while keeping the critique biting and human.
February 1st, 2026 07:38
Thomas W Case said:
This reads like a dark fable—satire sharpened into a full-blown cautionary tale.
The repetition of the white castle and fake peace drives the absurdity home while keeping the critique biting and human.
February 1st, 2026 07:38
What Rebellions Are Built On
Mutley Ravishes said:
I`m glad (from what I`ve heard) that his father wasn`t my father.
Btw, Tristan, have you heard \"Money Game Part 3\" by an artist called Ren?
February 1st, 2026 02:47
Mutley Ravishes said:
I`m glad (from what I`ve heard) that his father wasn`t my father.
Btw, Tristan, have you heard \"Money Game Part 3\" by an artist called Ren?
February 1st, 2026 02:47
What Rebellions Are Built On
Doggerel Dave said:
At first I couldn’t for the life of me work out who might be in your sights here, Tristan. But then as I watched you carefully delineate the circumstances, I occurred to me: Humpty Dumpty. So I await now with the greatest anticipation the Great Fall…
February 1st, 2026 00:18
Doggerel Dave said:
At first I couldn’t for the life of me work out who might be in your sights here, Tristan. But then as I watched you carefully delineate the circumstances, I occurred to me: Humpty Dumpty. So I await now with the greatest anticipation the Great Fall…
February 1st, 2026 00:18
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