Comments received on poems by Tristan Robert Lange
The Bitters
sorenbarrett said:
Very clever Tristan this poem not only sends its message covertly but overtly. Short but with great feeling it speaks to me of sadness and in metaphor the reason for it. It to me speaks of falseness and deceit and the bitterness that leaves a taste in one\'s mouth as well as tears in ones eyes. The poetic touch of tasting salt in the eyes was masterful. A lovely write my friend
April 2nd, 2026 06:24
sorenbarrett said:
Very clever Tristan this poem not only sends its message covertly but overtly. Short but with great feeling it speaks to me of sadness and in metaphor the reason for it. It to me speaks of falseness and deceit and the bitterness that leaves a taste in one\'s mouth as well as tears in ones eyes. The poetic touch of tasting salt in the eyes was masterful. A lovely write my friend
April 2nd, 2026 06:24
The Open Door
orchidee said:
Doh! Now I\'ve stepped into darkness and can\'t see a thing. Fat lot of us that was to me! But wait, it\'s a lot of us to us - we won\'t be able to see Popeye\'s antics. But we\'ll still hear the glugs! We knew we couldn\'t escape him completely. heehee.
April 1st, 2026 10:01
orchidee said:
Doh! Now I\'ve stepped into darkness and can\'t see a thing. Fat lot of us that was to me! But wait, it\'s a lot of us to us - we won\'t be able to see Popeye\'s antics. But we\'ll still hear the glugs! We knew we couldn\'t escape him completely. heehee.
April 1st, 2026 10:01
The Open Door
sorenbarrett said:
There is a great image created here where light illuminates the shadows. Nicely done Tristan
April 1st, 2026 09:42
sorenbarrett said:
There is a great image created here where light illuminates the shadows. Nicely done Tristan
April 1st, 2026 09:42
The False Dilemma
orchidee said:
Popeye has no dilemma about.....what? WCAT! lol.
March 31st, 2026 09:57
orchidee said:
Popeye has no dilemma about.....what? WCAT! lol.
March 31st, 2026 09:57
The False Dilemma
sorenbarrett said:
Tristan again I can not help but go beneath the surface of your writes. We are told that prayers and faith buy God but are they not but taxes. To pay tribute in any form is a tax whether crops, livestock, loyalty, service all have been paid by serfs of the past to their lord. And so we are asked to pay allegiance, obey commandments, have faith, pay tithes, acknowledge him all taxes
March 31st, 2026 09:31
sorenbarrett said:
Tristan again I can not help but go beneath the surface of your writes. We are told that prayers and faith buy God but are they not but taxes. To pay tribute in any form is a tax whether crops, livestock, loyalty, service all have been paid by serfs of the past to their lord. And so we are asked to pay allegiance, obey commandments, have faith, pay tithes, acknowledge him all taxes
March 31st, 2026 09:31
The Overturning
sorenbarrett said:
That made me think Tristan and that is a good thing. I could hear the gears grinding as the rust fell off. A definite fave. My house is not for sale either unless someone wants to pay more than I think anyone would for it. (everything has a price)
March 30th, 2026 15:13
sorenbarrett said:
That made me think Tristan and that is a good thing. I could hear the gears grinding as the rust fell off. A definite fave. My house is not for sale either unless someone wants to pay more than I think anyone would for it. (everything has a price)
March 30th, 2026 15:13
The Overturning
orchidee said:
Good write T.
Alas, we can\'t overturn Popeye\'s antics! lol. Why not? WCAT. lol.
March 30th, 2026 10:36
orchidee said:
Good write T.
Alas, we can\'t overturn Popeye\'s antics! lol. Why not? WCAT. lol.
March 30th, 2026 10:36
The Overturning
Michael Edwards said:
Love it - you are pandering to my short humerous side
People love a sale
they think their buys are bargains
but sails are for boats
March 30th, 2026 09:32
Michael Edwards said:
Love it - you are pandering to my short humerous side
People love a sale
they think their buys are bargains
but sails are for boats
March 30th, 2026 09:32
Crucifixion Pending
Mutley Ravishes said:
Who was it who said, \"When it`s your time to die, you`re going to leave this world just as evil as you found it \"(when you were born). Somedays I feel dragged down by it Tristan, and then there`s all the \"evil\" residing in me, ffs! The words Of Manjushri regarding this give me great comfort.
March 29th, 2026 19:07
Mutley Ravishes said:
Who was it who said, \"When it`s your time to die, you`re going to leave this world just as evil as you found it \"(when you were born). Somedays I feel dragged down by it Tristan, and then there`s all the \"evil\" residing in me, ffs! The words Of Manjushri regarding this give me great comfort.
March 29th, 2026 19:07
Crucifixion Pending
Doggerel Dave said:
So there I am, slowly progressing up today’s offerings… Tristan! – nah, given the time of year It will be one of his deeply Christian offerings full of questions and torture of the soul… However, as it turned out the relationship between power and conformity was something I could relate to immediately.👍😂
(Not quite \'😂\', but I\'m sure you know what I mean...)
March 29th, 2026 18:43
Doggerel Dave said:
So there I am, slowly progressing up today’s offerings… Tristan! – nah, given the time of year It will be one of his deeply Christian offerings full of questions and torture of the soul… However, as it turned out the relationship between power and conformity was something I could relate to immediately.👍😂
(Not quite \'😂\', but I\'m sure you know what I mean...)
March 29th, 2026 18:43
Crucifixion Pending
Friendship said:
Well written, your poem revolves around the tension between moral integrity and societal pressures. It contrasts the notion of \"every dog will have its day\" with a grim portrayal of humanity\'s willingness to compromise its values out of fear and caution. The poet suggests a sense of urgency for change, calling out the complacency of humanity in the face of moral crises, symbolized by the reference to a \'crucifixion.\' Overall, it highlights themes of fear, sacrifice, and the struggle to maintain ethical principles in a challenging world.
March 29th, 2026 16:36
Friendship said:
Well written, your poem revolves around the tension between moral integrity and societal pressures. It contrasts the notion of \"every dog will have its day\" with a grim portrayal of humanity\'s willingness to compromise its values out of fear and caution. The poet suggests a sense of urgency for change, calling out the complacency of humanity in the face of moral crises, symbolized by the reference to a \'crucifixion.\' Overall, it highlights themes of fear, sacrifice, and the struggle to maintain ethical principles in a challenging world.
March 29th, 2026 16:36
Crucifixion Pending
sorenbarrett said:
Tristan this has great meaning in the acrostic and the time of the year. Twelve the number of apostles, the tribes of Israel, months in the year and zodiac, twenty eight the number of completion and the Lamb. Thirty nine the number of completion of trial. Thirty nine lashes given to the apostle Paul. Who is going to find themselves in such? Nicely written my friend
March 29th, 2026 11:55
sorenbarrett said:
Tristan this has great meaning in the acrostic and the time of the year. Twelve the number of apostles, the tribes of Israel, months in the year and zodiac, twenty eight the number of completion and the Lamb. Thirty nine the number of completion of trial. Thirty nine lashes given to the apostle Paul. Who is going to find themselves in such? Nicely written my friend
March 29th, 2026 11:55
Crucifixion Pending
orchidee said:
Popeye nipped in to do that sum. He says, Answer:39. That\'ll be 12+28-1.lol. What? He\'s too busy doing sums and no spare time to glug?! lol.
March 29th, 2026 11:23
orchidee said:
Popeye nipped in to do that sum. He says, Answer:39. That\'ll be 12+28-1.lol. What? He\'s too busy doing sums and no spare time to glug?! lol.
March 29th, 2026 11:23
The Great Substitution
Thomas W Case said:
This bites like iron on old wood—faith twisted into chains, power masquerading as divine.
The words echo sharp, a sermon for the wary, a warning scribbled in shadow and ash.
March 29th, 2026 08:27
Thomas W Case said:
This bites like iron on old wood—faith twisted into chains, power masquerading as divine.
The words echo sharp, a sermon for the wary, a warning scribbled in shadow and ash.
March 29th, 2026 08:27
The Great Substitution
Friendship said:
The intensity of your poem about attending Catholic school my whole life and boarding school, a private Catholic school, is striking. How true is this statement? I know someone who was to be a priest in their religion after many years. It didn\'t seem consistent with their actions. My question remains today! Good work. Your poem powerfully illuminates the exploitation of religious authority for selfish motives, highlighting a profound disparity between the genuine teachings of Jesus and the deeds of those who warp his message for dominance and influence, inspiring a quest for truth and exposing the hypocrisy of leaders who take advantage of faith.
March 28th, 2026 12:39
Friendship said:
The intensity of your poem about attending Catholic school my whole life and boarding school, a private Catholic school, is striking. How true is this statement? I know someone who was to be a priest in their religion after many years. It didn\'t seem consistent with their actions. My question remains today! Good work. Your poem powerfully illuminates the exploitation of religious authority for selfish motives, highlighting a profound disparity between the genuine teachings of Jesus and the deeds of those who warp his message for dominance and influence, inspiring a quest for truth and exposing the hypocrisy of leaders who take advantage of faith.
March 28th, 2026 12:39
The Great Substitution
Teddy.15 said:
I often wander why in a court room we would have to swear on a bible? Religion and God is probably in ones own ideas and imageries in the end. 🌹
March 28th, 2026 11:32
Teddy.15 said:
I often wander why in a court room we would have to swear on a bible? Religion and God is probably in ones own ideas and imageries in the end. 🌹
March 28th, 2026 11:32
The Great Substitution
orchidee said:
Alas, no substitute sound for \'glug!\' We\'ll not survive it! lol.
March 28th, 2026 11:29
orchidee said:
Alas, no substitute sound for \'glug!\' We\'ll not survive it! lol.
March 28th, 2026 11:29
The Great Substitution
sorenbarrett said:
Contradictions are everywhere from government to religion and even in ourselves. Nicely done Tristan
March 28th, 2026 10:04
sorenbarrett said:
Contradictions are everywhere from government to religion and even in ourselves. Nicely done Tristan
March 28th, 2026 10:04
Alcohol Agnosia
Teddy.15 said:
Isn\'t it odd that even I have friends who are T-total, and are fround upon when there is a celebration, not everyone likes alcohol, there are those who like it a little too much and then there\'s me 🤣 lol
March 27th, 2026 18:04
Teddy.15 said:
Isn\'t it odd that even I have friends who are T-total, and are fround upon when there is a celebration, not everyone likes alcohol, there are those who like it a little too much and then there\'s me 🤣 lol
March 27th, 2026 18:04
Alcohol Agnosia
Doggerel Dave said:
Well said, Sir. an ongoing respectful relationship with alcohol requires continued attention and effort on my part.
PS Why single out California? (I\'ve only recently become aware of your propensity to include an unannounced acrostic in your work, Tristan)
March 27th, 2026 14:49
Doggerel Dave said:
Well said, Sir. an ongoing respectful relationship with alcohol requires continued attention and effort on my part.
PS Why single out California? (I\'ve only recently become aware of your propensity to include an unannounced acrostic in your work, Tristan)
March 27th, 2026 14:49
Alcohol Agnosia
orchidee said:
Now lookie here, Popeye never has agnosia, cos he recognises......what? WCAT! lol.
March 27th, 2026 09:53
orchidee said:
Now lookie here, Popeye never has agnosia, cos he recognises......what? WCAT! lol.
March 27th, 2026 09:53
Alcohol Agnosia
sorenbarrett said:
This poem requires deep thought and an open mind. Addiction comes in many forms. Alcohol the most accepted and legal. \"In place of better medications\" a key line. Self medication is the answer for many. AA touted as the best treatment has an astonishing low recovery rate. What does that say of other methods? Beyond alcohol are addictions to things we do not usually consider, sex, even love, anger, depression all considered behaviors or emotions in normal amounts but addictions when overdone and relied upon. Alcohol itself an aggression or rebellion at times and a conformity at others. This poem is more complex than meets the eye. Nicely penned Tristan
March 27th, 2026 09:26
sorenbarrett said:
This poem requires deep thought and an open mind. Addiction comes in many forms. Alcohol the most accepted and legal. \"In place of better medications\" a key line. Self medication is the answer for many. AA touted as the best treatment has an astonishing low recovery rate. What does that say of other methods? Beyond alcohol are addictions to things we do not usually consider, sex, even love, anger, depression all considered behaviors or emotions in normal amounts but addictions when overdone and relied upon. Alcohol itself an aggression or rebellion at times and a conformity at others. This poem is more complex than meets the eye. Nicely penned Tristan
March 27th, 2026 09:26
Alcohol Agnosia
Friendship said:
nicely said. Your poem revolves around addiction, recovery, and societal attitudes towards alcohol use and sobriety. It highlights the tension between societal expectations and personal choices regarding substance use.
March 27th, 2026 09:06
Friendship said:
nicely said. Your poem revolves around addiction, recovery, and societal attitudes towards alcohol use and sobriety. It highlights the tension between societal expectations and personal choices regarding substance use.
March 27th, 2026 09:06
amen
Mutley Ravishes said:
I read somewhere that 99% of \"our\" thoughts are not even ours. I like this challenge to the almighty belief that \"I am \"my\" thoughts,\" Tristan.
March 26th, 2026 19:22
Mutley Ravishes said:
I read somewhere that 99% of \"our\" thoughts are not even ours. I like this challenge to the almighty belief that \"I am \"my\" thoughts,\" Tristan.
March 26th, 2026 19:22
amen
Friendship said:
A powerful poem.Your words like \"Amen,\" \"think,\" \"THREATENS,\" and \"control\" emphasize a dichotomy between faith or acceptance and the assertion of individual thought. \"Amen\" suggests affirmation or conclusion, while \"THREATENS\" in all caps highlights the intensity of the idea that independent thought can be destabilizing to established power structures.
March 26th, 2026 19:19
Friendship said:
A powerful poem.Your words like \"Amen,\" \"think,\" \"THREATENS,\" and \"control\" emphasize a dichotomy between faith or acceptance and the assertion of individual thought. \"Amen\" suggests affirmation or conclusion, while \"THREATENS\" in all caps highlights the intensity of the idea that independent thought can be destabilizing to established power structures.
March 26th, 2026 19:19
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