Comments received on poems by Tristan Robert Lange
Devilishly Dreadful: The Mysteries of Washington
Thomas W Case said:
There’s a damn deliberately tangled, oppressive feeling here, with the repeated language of freedom, prosperity, grace, and Washington slowly mutating into images of blood, chains, barbed wire, and a noose. The repetition is the engine of the poem, because the familiar patriotic phrases keep coming back warped and corrupted, making the reader feel the speaker’s growing sense that the promise of freedom has become something much darker.
September 22nd, 2026 07:16
Thomas W Case said:
There’s a damn deliberately tangled, oppressive feeling here, with the repeated language of freedom, prosperity, grace, and Washington slowly mutating into images of blood, chains, barbed wire, and a noose. The repetition is the engine of the poem, because the familiar patriotic phrases keep coming back warped and corrupted, making the reader feel the speaker’s growing sense that the promise of freedom has become something much darker.
September 22nd, 2026 07:16
Devilishly Dreadful: The Mysteries of Washington
Carlos Alberto BUSTILLOS said:
The illustration of your poem reminded me of the images from the movie Logan\'s Run; we are in dreadful times, where freedom is increasingly scarce. Well written.
https://youtu.be/oQbdIRc16As?si=ser1qjHXWJmQ88s9
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https://youtu.be/_flsYtL9gaU?si=x3jkpvvOyby84Hnd
September 22nd, 2026 03:38
Carlos Alberto BUSTILLOS said:
The illustration of your poem reminded me of the images from the movie Logan\'s Run; we are in dreadful times, where freedom is increasingly scarce. Well written.
https://youtu.be/oQbdIRc16As?si=ser1qjHXWJmQ88s9
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https://youtu.be/_flsYtL9gaU?si=x3jkpvvOyby84Hnd
September 22nd, 2026 03:38
Devilishly Dreadful: The Mysteries of Washington
sorenbarrett said:
There are no rules in war, anything goes in preserving what one values, freedom is worth enslaving for, truth is worth lying to preserve, deceive to preserve honor, use corruption to enable honesty. A terrorist\'s decree in the land of the free. Well written my friend.
September 21st, 2026 12:06
sorenbarrett said:
There are no rules in war, anything goes in preserving what one values, freedom is worth enslaving for, truth is worth lying to preserve, deceive to preserve honor, use corruption to enable honesty. A terrorist\'s decree in the land of the free. Well written my friend.
September 21st, 2026 12:06
Devilishly Dreadful: The Mysteries of Washington
Friendship said:
Well written. Your poem critiques the notion of freedom as it relates to marginalized groups, suggesting that the reality of \"freedom\" may be an illusion for many, echoing sentiments of unease and disillusionment.
September 21st, 2026 10:04
Friendship said:
Well written. Your poem critiques the notion of freedom as it relates to marginalized groups, suggesting that the reality of \"freedom\" may be an illusion for many, echoing sentiments of unease and disillusionment.
September 21st, 2026 10:04
Devilishly Dreadful: The Mysteries of Washington
orchidee said:
And for the rest of the week - Macabre Madness of Popeye & Co, featuring scary glugs, sounds of knitting needles, and clashes of sabres in duels. lol.
September 21st, 2026 09:27
orchidee said:
And for the rest of the week - Macabre Madness of Popeye & Co, featuring scary glugs, sounds of knitting needles, and clashes of sabres in duels. lol.
September 21st, 2026 09:27
Devilishly Dreadful: The Mysteries of Washington
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
the darkness and light of freedom
September 21st, 2026 06:59
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
the darkness and light of freedom
September 21st, 2026 06:59
thrash your spine
Henry Vande Hey said:
The way you fuse thrash metal imagery with apocalyptic symbolism is sharp — the ‘fifth horseman’ line especially stands out. It reads like a lyrical homage to the genre’s chaos and intensity.
September 20th, 2026 22:28
Henry Vande Hey said:
The way you fuse thrash metal imagery with apocalyptic symbolism is sharp — the ‘fifth horseman’ line especially stands out. It reads like a lyrical homage to the genre’s chaos and intensity.
September 20th, 2026 22:28
Embodiment
Henry Vande Hey said:
Beautifully stated — especially the call to live generously and recognize redemption in every soul. A strong piece.
September 20th, 2026 22:22
Henry Vande Hey said:
Beautifully stated — especially the call to live generously and recognize redemption in every soul. A strong piece.
September 20th, 2026 22:22
Embodiment
Friendship said:
Well written. Life is not about accumulation or self-importance but about living fully and giving generously to others.
September 20th, 2026 15:55
Friendship said:
Well written. Life is not about accumulation or self-importance but about living fully and giving generously to others.
September 20th, 2026 15:55
Embodiment
Salvia.S said:
Truth spoken plainly. Embodiment over enterprise, every time. Very well written dearest Tittu ❤️ a fave ❤️
September 20th, 2026 11:06
Salvia.S said:
Truth spoken plainly. Embodiment over enterprise, every time. Very well written dearest Tittu ❤️ a fave ❤️
September 20th, 2026 11:06
Embodiment
orchidee said:
Doh! It\'s those couple of odd bits - 1 Corinthians 14 v.34, and a bit in 1 Timothy 2 v.12 I think, rather \'banning women\'. But in context, it seems they were calling out in informal-type meetings. Some don\'t like St Paul, and say he\'s not keen on marriage either, but he says it\'s no sin to marry! (1 Corinthians chapter 7).
Meanwhile - Ol\' Tom lost the Olympics for the UK cos he got married. But how did that affect him? WCAT!! lol.
September 20th, 2026 09:31
orchidee said:
Doh! It\'s those couple of odd bits - 1 Corinthians 14 v.34, and a bit in 1 Timothy 2 v.12 I think, rather \'banning women\'. But in context, it seems they were calling out in informal-type meetings. Some don\'t like St Paul, and say he\'s not keen on marriage either, but he says it\'s no sin to marry! (1 Corinthians chapter 7).
Meanwhile - Ol\' Tom lost the Olympics for the UK cos he got married. But how did that affect him? WCAT!! lol.
September 20th, 2026 09:31
Embodiment
arqios said:
Good to be reading this. Phoebe Palmer. Welcome to the ranks!
September 20th, 2026 06:41
arqios said:
Good to be reading this. Phoebe Palmer. Welcome to the ranks!
September 20th, 2026 06:41
Embodiment
sorenbarrett said:
Women historically more spiritual than men. Downplayed biblically they formed a major part of Christ\'s following and performed as not only the drying of his feet with their hair, the preparation of his body, those below the cross, but as church leaders after his death. They were accorded the first visit by him following his raising from the dead and have carried over in scripture as icons in the Mother Mary and in many saints. The vessel of his birth and symbol of virtue. Today most church goers are women. A lovely write
September 20th, 2026 05:48
sorenbarrett said:
Women historically more spiritual than men. Downplayed biblically they formed a major part of Christ\'s following and performed as not only the drying of his feet with their hair, the preparation of his body, those below the cross, but as church leaders after his death. They were accorded the first visit by him following his raising from the dead and have carried over in scripture as icons in the Mother Mary and in many saints. The vessel of his birth and symbol of virtue. Today most church goers are women. A lovely write
September 20th, 2026 05:48
Embodiment
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
good write my friend much enjoyed
September 20th, 2026 05:22
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
good write my friend much enjoyed
September 20th, 2026 05:22
deep_thought.exe
Lorenz said:
I thank you esteemed Doctor whose light doth impart .Bright wisdom to words that once stumbled in art !
September 19th, 2026 18:10
Lorenz said:
I thank you esteemed Doctor whose light doth impart .Bright wisdom to words that once stumbled in art !
September 19th, 2026 18:10
deep_thought.exe
orchidee said:
Yes, certain minds might be programmed with certain things. Oh, we know - spinach, knitting, and sabres. But who are these people? WCAT! lol.
As for me, I blew a fuse trying to understand this. And Fido said to me \'I told you not to THINK too much!\' lol.
September 19th, 2026 09:54
orchidee said:
Yes, certain minds might be programmed with certain things. Oh, we know - spinach, knitting, and sabres. But who are these people? WCAT! lol.
As for me, I blew a fuse trying to understand this. And Fido said to me \'I told you not to THINK too much!\' lol.
September 19th, 2026 09:54
deep_thought.exe
Jerry Reynolds said:
Well done, Tristan.
The fragile nature and limited lifespan of carbon-based lifeforms are problematic. We do our bit, burn out. We are creating AI–the next rung in the DNA ladder.
September 19th, 2026 09:40
Jerry Reynolds said:
Well done, Tristan.
The fragile nature and limited lifespan of carbon-based lifeforms are problematic. We do our bit, burn out. We are creating AI–the next rung in the DNA ladder.
September 19th, 2026 09:40
deep_thought.exe
Friendship said:
OMG. Well done.Tristan.Your poem explores the nature of poetry itself, questioning its capacity to provoke deep thought and the sincerity of artistic expression. The poet reflects on the tension between genuine creativity and pretentiousness in the realm of writing.
September 19th, 2026 08:44
Friendship said:
OMG. Well done.Tristan.Your poem explores the nature of poetry itself, questioning its capacity to provoke deep thought and the sincerity of artistic expression. The poet reflects on the tension between genuine creativity and pretentiousness in the realm of writing.
September 19th, 2026 08:44
deep_thought.exe
sorenbarrett said:
What a creative idea my friend. This does tap into what I have noticed that the common reader, surface reads a poem at face value never noticing its metaphors and deeper levels they see Robert Frost out for a walk and that is all. I love those readers that introject their own experiences into its meaning even if it is far from what I intended. The introjection of an AI part as satire is so appropriate here despite my dislike of it in general. A fave my friend
September 19th, 2026 07:44
sorenbarrett said:
What a creative idea my friend. This does tap into what I have noticed that the common reader, surface reads a poem at face value never noticing its metaphors and deeper levels they see Robert Frost out for a walk and that is all. I love those readers that introject their own experiences into its meaning even if it is far from what I intended. The introjection of an AI part as satire is so appropriate here despite my dislike of it in general. A fave my friend
September 19th, 2026 07:44
deep_thought.exe
arqios said:
Perhaps the challenge of intelligence is to adapt to its current milieu and stresses, artificial or otherwise! Mind games will never be the same again. Maybe the possible neo-dark age may show us otherwise. 👍🏻🕊️
September 19th, 2026 07:17
arqios said:
Perhaps the challenge of intelligence is to adapt to its current milieu and stresses, artificial or otherwise! Mind games will never be the same again. Maybe the possible neo-dark age may show us otherwise. 👍🏻🕊️
September 19th, 2026 07:17
thrash your spine
Teddy.15 said:
If I didn\'t know you better I\'d say ouch! now if you would have mentioned tetanus I may have come to the conclusion like the rest 🤣 superb, made me go check out some words. 🌹
September 18th, 2026 13:26
Teddy.15 said:
If I didn\'t know you better I\'d say ouch! now if you would have mentioned tetanus I may have come to the conclusion like the rest 🤣 superb, made me go check out some words. 🌹
September 18th, 2026 13:26
thrash your spine
orchidee said:
Good write T. Glad Friendship has explained it, cos I rarely understand any cryptic stuff. lol.
September 18th, 2026 11:00
orchidee said:
Good write T. Glad Friendship has explained it, cos I rarely understand any cryptic stuff. lol.
September 18th, 2026 11:00
thrash your spine
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
A heavy metal jamboree
September 18th, 2026 10:41
nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson) said:
A heavy metal jamboree
September 18th, 2026 10:41
thrash your spine
Paul Bell said:
Heavy metal, Rap, Jazz, just couldn\'t get into them.
In saying that. I did like some of Metallica\'s stuff. The four horsemen being one of them.
September 18th, 2026 09:09
Paul Bell said:
Heavy metal, Rap, Jazz, just couldn\'t get into them.
In saying that. I did like some of Metallica\'s stuff. The four horsemen being one of them.
September 18th, 2026 09:09
thrash your spine
arqios said:
It’s a sure destination unless the ticket’s changed!
September 18th, 2026 08:53
arqios said:
It’s a sure destination unless the ticket’s changed!
September 18th, 2026 08:53
thrash your spine
sorenbarrett said:
Metal music invented to encapsulate rebellion against society, rules and God. It screams its message in words often not heard above the beat and amplified metal sound of strings of an electric guitar. An in your face art that has evolved into heavy, thrash and death metal. Nicely written my friend I expected hell to come from the North but I suppose that is where ignorance resides.
September 18th, 2026 08:47
sorenbarrett said:
Metal music invented to encapsulate rebellion against society, rules and God. It screams its message in words often not heard above the beat and amplified metal sound of strings of an electric guitar. An in your face art that has evolved into heavy, thrash and death metal. Nicely written my friend I expected hell to come from the North but I suppose that is where ignorance resides.
September 18th, 2026 08:47
thrash your spine
Friendship said:
A powerful write, my friend. Your poem explores the themes of chaos, rebellion, and existential dread through the lens of heavy metal music. The poet highlights the aggressive nature of thrash metal, using it as a metaphor for confrontation with societal and spiritual issues, particularly the dichotomy between good and evil.
September 18th, 2026 08:08
Friendship said:
A powerful write, my friend. Your poem explores the themes of chaos, rebellion, and existential dread through the lens of heavy metal music. The poet highlights the aggressive nature of thrash metal, using it as a metaphor for confrontation with societal and spiritual issues, particularly the dichotomy between good and evil.
September 18th, 2026 08:08
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