Comments received on poems by Tristan Robert Lange
before the door opens
Doggerel Dave said:
Only goes to show what a load of shite patriotism is in any context.
Robbery of symbols for different purposes: example from Oz - the Eureka flag. Symbol of a historical resistance (see ‘Eureka Stockade’) has now been taken up by right wing anti-immigration groups.
A write which captures your concern, though Tristan.
August 22nd, 2026 18:19
Doggerel Dave said:
Only goes to show what a load of shite patriotism is in any context.
Robbery of symbols for different purposes: example from Oz - the Eureka flag. Symbol of a historical resistance (see ‘Eureka Stockade’) has now been taken up by right wing anti-immigration groups.
A write which captures your concern, though Tristan.
August 22nd, 2026 18:19
before the door opens
arqios said:
It would seem that a flag would immediately bear two meanings to any citizen, a personal one and a national one that is shared in common. But these also can be fractured and refracted depending on personal experiences and national tumult like say 1861-1865, 1963, 1981 so on and so forth.
August 22nd, 2026 17:42
arqios said:
It would seem that a flag would immediately bear two meanings to any citizen, a personal one and a national one that is shared in common. But these also can be fractured and refracted depending on personal experiences and national tumult like say 1861-1865, 1963, 1981 so on and so forth.
August 22nd, 2026 17:42
before the door opens
orchidee said:
Good write T.
I\'m a barrel of laughs, very optimistic and cheerful, saying stuff like: \'Don\'t worry, when one door opens, another one slams in your face!\' heehee. Aww, they don\'t appreciate how helpful I am. lol.
August 22nd, 2026 12:31
orchidee said:
Good write T.
I\'m a barrel of laughs, very optimistic and cheerful, saying stuff like: \'Don\'t worry, when one door opens, another one slams in your face!\' heehee. Aww, they don\'t appreciate how helpful I am. lol.
August 22nd, 2026 12:31
before the door opens
sorenbarrett said:
A powerful image and statement Tristan. The flag a symbol or a nation and people and one of pride whether in life or death. Well written.
August 22nd, 2026 11:50
sorenbarrett said:
A powerful image and statement Tristan. The flag a symbol or a nation and people and one of pride whether in life or death. Well written.
August 22nd, 2026 11:50
before the door opens
Teddy.15 said:
This is so powerful and represents many countries flags in this moment of our lives, sad to say. 🌹
August 22nd, 2026 11:43
Teddy.15 said:
This is so powerful and represents many countries flags in this moment of our lives, sad to say. 🌹
August 22nd, 2026 11:43
before the door opens
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
a fine provoking write my friend, I echo the previous comments in the Uk it has been highjacked
August 22nd, 2026 11:33
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
a fine provoking write my friend, I echo the previous comments in the Uk it has been highjacked
August 22nd, 2026 11:33
before the door opens
Syd said:
Hi Tristan, I can relate to this piece. In England our flag has, in a way, been hijacked to also mean something other than patriotism and unity. I realise that in your poem the national flag belongs to a serviceman and that removes the initial unease, but should this have to be the case? I think national flags should belong to all. A very clever and thought provoking write. Please tell me if my interpretation is off though, I\'m only human.
Syd 🍄
August 22nd, 2026 11:09
Syd said:
Hi Tristan, I can relate to this piece. In England our flag has, in a way, been hijacked to also mean something other than patriotism and unity. I realise that in your poem the national flag belongs to a serviceman and that removes the initial unease, but should this have to be the case? I think national flags should belong to all. A very clever and thought provoking write. Please tell me if my interpretation is off though, I\'m only human.
Syd 🍄
August 22nd, 2026 11:09
before the door opens
Cheeky Missy said:
That\'s definitely a thought. Thank you for enlightening me.
August 22nd, 2026 10:26
Cheeky Missy said:
That\'s definitely a thought. Thank you for enlightening me.
August 22nd, 2026 10:26
The Burning Tree
Teddy.15 said:
The art of being an exquisite poet my friend. Gorgeous 💜
August 22nd, 2026 08:14
Teddy.15 said:
The art of being an exquisite poet my friend. Gorgeous 💜
August 22nd, 2026 08:14
The Burning Tree
Neville said:
To paraphrase that old local bard that looks like a bunny or some other rodent .. Fine words T .. 🖤🐧🐧🐦⬛🐈⬛🏴😎👍
August 22nd, 2026 02:35
Neville said:
To paraphrase that old local bard that looks like a bunny or some other rodent .. Fine words T .. 🖤🐧🐧🐦⬛🐈⬛🏴😎👍
August 22nd, 2026 02:35
The Burning Tree
arqios said:
I can see the tree as a symbolic threshold about standing between what has passes and what is arriving, the feeling of old experiences \"wisp\" away, and watching the day dim as a kind of emotional exhale.
August 21st, 2026 20:20
arqios said:
I can see the tree as a symbolic threshold about standing between what has passes and what is arriving, the feeling of old experiences \"wisp\" away, and watching the day dim as a kind of emotional exhale.
August 21st, 2026 20:20
The Burning Tree
David Wakeling said:
Weve all been there.A shady respite. Enjoyable read compadre
August 21st, 2026 19:29
David Wakeling said:
Weve all been there.A shady respite. Enjoyable read compadre
August 21st, 2026 19:29
The Burning Tree
Lorenz said:
This burning tree reminds me of the beautiful indian summer !
August 21st, 2026 11:02
Lorenz said:
This burning tree reminds me of the beautiful indian summer !
August 21st, 2026 11:02
The Burning Tree
sorenbarrett said:
I\'m too old to know about these rock groups. Nicely written although I have to say I have not heard their music. Well done Tristan
August 21st, 2026 10:30
sorenbarrett said:
I\'m too old to know about these rock groups. Nicely written although I have to say I have not heard their music. Well done Tristan
August 21st, 2026 10:30
The Burning Tree
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
good write my friend much enjoyed
August 21st, 2026 09:32
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
good write my friend much enjoyed
August 21st, 2026 09:32
Pax Glugana
Teddy.15 said:
LOL I thought he was invented so all children would eat their spinach 🤣 I really enjoyed this. 🌹
August 21st, 2026 02:46
Teddy.15 said:
LOL I thought he was invented so all children would eat their spinach 🤣 I really enjoyed this. 🌹
August 21st, 2026 02:46
Pax Glugana
orchidee said:
Good wrote T. lol. Ol\' Tom sneaked in too, and grew a \'tash. So you were there too, millions - well, thousands - of years ago! lol.
August 20th, 2026 09:43
orchidee said:
Good wrote T. lol. Ol\' Tom sneaked in too, and grew a \'tash. So you were there too, millions - well, thousands - of years ago! lol.
August 20th, 2026 09:43
Pax Glugana
sorenbarrett said:
A thin disguise easily seen through in this poem of satire and poked fun. Never the less I think the Popeye of my childhood was far more compassionate and I would have to say smart than this one. Even Brutus was more appealing.
August 20th, 2026 08:29
sorenbarrett said:
A thin disguise easily seen through in this poem of satire and poked fun. Never the less I think the Popeye of my childhood was far more compassionate and I would have to say smart than this one. Even Brutus was more appealing.
August 20th, 2026 08:29
legal paper
arqios said:
And for every endeavour on the planet we can assign a dollar figure. It must be staggering on many levels 🙏🏻🕊️
August 19th, 2026 21:48
arqios said:
And for every endeavour on the planet we can assign a dollar figure. It must be staggering on many levels 🙏🏻🕊️
August 19th, 2026 21:48
Resting Place
arqios said:
Where are all the billions in that have gone before us!? Perhaps those whose remains are in parcels that have been used for crops have fed us over the years. mmm…
August 19th, 2026 21:47
arqios said:
Where are all the billions in that have gone before us!? Perhaps those whose remains are in parcels that have been used for crops have fed us over the years. mmm…
August 19th, 2026 21:47
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arqios said:
Sometimes you’d think it’s boys and boys he business keeps going automatically once phished. But I’m paranoid to start off with.
August 19th, 2026 21:45
arqios said:
Sometimes you’d think it’s boys and boys he business keeps going automatically once phished. But I’m paranoid to start off with.
August 19th, 2026 21:45
legal paper
Doggerel Dave said:
Are you absolutely sure thems is souls, Tristan?🙃
August 19th, 2026 18:12
Doggerel Dave said:
Are you absolutely sure thems is souls, Tristan?🙃
August 19th, 2026 18:12
legal paper
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
A lovely piece my friend and truth applied
August 19th, 2026 10:24
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
A lovely piece my friend and truth applied
August 19th, 2026 10:24
legal paper
sorenbarrett said:
Enough to confuse
Enough until all opposition is stilled
Enough until insatiable appetite is filled
A thought provoking poem my friend and it makes one ask themselves if it is all worth it. The poems brevity focuses thought upon the issue not decorations. Its clarity is emphasized in question that reduces resistance and it channels all into an unavoidable answer of too much. Well done Tristan
August 19th, 2026 08:02
sorenbarrett said:
Enough to confuse
Enough until all opposition is stilled
Enough until insatiable appetite is filled
A thought provoking poem my friend and it makes one ask themselves if it is all worth it. The poems brevity focuses thought upon the issue not decorations. Its clarity is emphasized in question that reduces resistance and it channels all into an unavoidable answer of too much. Well done Tristan
August 19th, 2026 08:02
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