Comments received on poems by Tristan Robert Lange
Wear a Glove
sorenbarrett said:
Satire on something that needs that and a bit more as well. Nicely said Tristan
December 19th, 2025 10:09
sorenbarrett said:
Satire on something that needs that and a bit more as well. Nicely said Tristan
December 19th, 2025 10:09
Wear a Glove
Friendship said:
Welcome home, my friend.โค๏ธThe poem presents a satirical commentary on the commercialization and politicization of Christmas, juxtaposing the joyous holiday with a critique of authority and power, symbolized by the White House. The \"permission granted\" suggests a sense of irony, implying that the celebration of Christmas is now subject to approval from a higher, possibly oppressive power. The poem also touches on themes of consumerism and the superficiality of love and happiness during the holiday season.
December 19th, 2025 09:03
Friendship said:
Welcome home, my friend.โค๏ธThe poem presents a satirical commentary on the commercialization and politicization of Christmas, juxtaposing the joyous holiday with a critique of authority and power, symbolized by the White House. The \"permission granted\" suggests a sense of irony, implying that the celebration of Christmas is now subject to approval from a higher, possibly oppressive power. The poem also touches on themes of consumerism and the superficiality of love and happiness during the holiday season.
December 19th, 2025 09:03
Will He Return?
NafisaSB said:
aa truly compassionate piece of verse for a missing friend, who I hope is doing good, and just taking a small break...hope to see him back soon...
December 18th, 2025 00:51
NafisaSB said:
aa truly compassionate piece of verse for a missing friend, who I hope is doing good, and just taking a small break...hope to see him back soon...
December 18th, 2025 00:51
Labyrinth for the Living
๐ฑ๐ช๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฑ said:
fun to read lol
December 16th, 2025 22:03
๐ฑ๐ช๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฑ said:
fun to read lol
December 16th, 2025 22:03
Salvation Don\'t Slither
GenXer Shamrocker โ๏ธ said:
Well written Tristian. The line โSalvation does not slither.โ Powerful.
December 15th, 2025 08:30
GenXer Shamrocker โ๏ธ said:
Well written Tristian. The line โSalvation does not slither.โ Powerful.
December 15th, 2025 08:30
Salvation Don\'t Slither
orchidee said:
Good write T. That snaky glugger\'s there - he sneaked in! lol.
December 14th, 2025 11:11
orchidee said:
Good write T. That snaky glugger\'s there - he sneaked in! lol.
December 14th, 2025 11:11
Salvation Don\'t Slither
Friendship said:
Well done, your poem expresses a critique of the corrupting influence of power within religious institutions and emphasizes the importance of humility, love, and authentic faith. It suggests that true salvation is not found in the rituals or authority of religious figures but in a personal and loving relationship with God.
December 14th, 2025 10:50
Friendship said:
Well done, your poem expresses a critique of the corrupting influence of power within religious institutions and emphasizes the importance of humility, love, and authentic faith. It suggests that true salvation is not found in the rituals or authority of religious figures but in a personal and loving relationship with God.
December 14th, 2025 10:50
Salvation Don\'t Slither
sorenbarrett said:
A great acrostic and well set for a Sunday it seems very Christian in nature. Nicely written.
December 14th, 2025 09:06
sorenbarrett said:
A great acrostic and well set for a Sunday it seems very Christian in nature. Nicely written.
December 14th, 2025 09:06
Labyrinth for the Living
Paul Bell said:
Well done to you both, awesome work.
Faith, how many connotations can this relate to.
I suppose life really is a labyrinth when you think about it.
Some go in but never come out, for others it\'s an adventure.
For truth, don\'t go seeking others, seek it yourself.
December 14th, 2025 04:48
Paul Bell said:
Well done to you both, awesome work.
Faith, how many connotations can this relate to.
I suppose life really is a labyrinth when you think about it.
Some go in but never come out, for others it\'s an adventure.
For truth, don\'t go seeking others, seek it yourself.
December 14th, 2025 04:48
Labyrinth for the Living
Doggerel Dave said:
Don\'t bother to thank me - all the work, the prodigious work Tristan, came from you. Brilliant.
With respect to the path you took, I cheated in the labyrinth, jumped over \'lazy person\' and resumed my path to the centre at \'Humility teaches us ....... limited capacity... to know all things\' and from there leapt straight to the centre. Thanks once more for the format which allowed me to make those leaps so easily....๐๐โบ๏ธ
December 13th, 2025 21:06
Doggerel Dave said:
Don\'t bother to thank me - all the work, the prodigious work Tristan, came from you. Brilliant.
With respect to the path you took, I cheated in the labyrinth, jumped over \'lazy person\' and resumed my path to the centre at \'Humility teaches us ....... limited capacity... to know all things\' and from there leapt straight to the centre. Thanks once more for the format which allowed me to make those leaps so easily....๐๐โบ๏ธ
December 13th, 2025 21:06
Labyrinth for the Living
orchidee said:
We know some one(s) - are they lost in a labyrinth, or what are they up to?! We can\'t answer that! lol. Ol\' Tom\'s on a knitting programme in the UK - he would be!
December 13th, 2025 12:15
orchidee said:
We know some one(s) - are they lost in a labyrinth, or what are they up to?! We can\'t answer that! lol. Ol\' Tom\'s on a knitting programme in the UK - he would be!
December 13th, 2025 12:15
Labyrinth for the Living
sorenbarrett said:
Thank you Dave and Tristan for this. Amazing unwinding a bent course as is life itself and truth too. This must have been an incredible amount of work. Loved it Tristan a fave
December 13th, 2025 09:54
sorenbarrett said:
Thank you Dave and Tristan for this. Amazing unwinding a bent course as is life itself and truth too. This must have been an incredible amount of work. Loved it Tristan a fave
December 13th, 2025 09:54
Will He Return?
NinjaGirl said:
I do miss his poems a lot! What a wonderful expression of our love for him!
December 12th, 2025 14:06
NinjaGirl said:
I do miss his poems a lot! What a wonderful expression of our love for him!
December 12th, 2025 14:06
Will He Return?
Paul Bell said:
Sounds like a great guy, and one that can give good pointers to your poem.
Hopefully doing well.
December 12th, 2025 12:30
Paul Bell said:
Sounds like a great guy, and one that can give good pointers to your poem.
Hopefully doing well.
December 12th, 2025 12:30
Will He Return?
Teddy.15 said:
I hope where ever he is, he is well my best regards to you both, big hugs dearest Tristan, a wonderful touch of compassion ๐ค
December 12th, 2025 11:33
Teddy.15 said:
I hope where ever he is, he is well my best regards to you both, big hugs dearest Tristan, a wonderful touch of compassion ๐ค
December 12th, 2025 11:33
Will He Return?
Neville said:
Indeed missed .. like so many others who once graced these pages .. gone but not forgotten & in many cases, their work lives on .. Congratulations & good luck with that anthology Tristan, I shall try to lay my hands on a copy .. Neville
December 12th, 2025 09:48
Neville said:
Indeed missed .. like so many others who once graced these pages .. gone but not forgotten & in many cases, their work lives on .. Congratulations & good luck with that anthology Tristan, I shall try to lay my hands on a copy .. Neville
December 12th, 2025 09:48
Will He Return?
orchidee said:
Thank you T. I dunno about return, but we know someone (& Co) who never leave. That pesky glugger! lol. That\'s weighing on us too - like a ton of sewage load we wish we didn\'t have! heehee.
December 12th, 2025 09:37
orchidee said:
Thank you T. I dunno about return, but we know someone (& Co) who never leave. That pesky glugger! lol. That\'s weighing on us too - like a ton of sewage load we wish we didn\'t have! heehee.
December 12th, 2025 09:37
Will He Return?
sorenbarrett said:
I too have wondered where he has gone, and this is a wonderful tribute to his past presence very nicely done Tristan
December 12th, 2025 08:45
sorenbarrett said:
I too have wondered where he has gone, and this is a wonderful tribute to his past presence very nicely done Tristan
December 12th, 2025 08:45
Will He Return?
arqios said:
Yeah, where is Tony? Itโs been a long while๐๐ป๐๏ธ
December 12th, 2025 08:43
arqios said:
Yeah, where is Tony? Itโs been a long while๐๐ป๐๏ธ
December 12th, 2025 08:43
Will He Return?
Friendship said:
Well-written, Tristan. Your poem reflects on the memory and impact of a beloved figure, likely a mentor or artist, who has passed away. It conveys a sense of loss and nostalgia while also expressing gratitude for the magic and influence this person brought into the lives of those who remain.
December 12th, 2025 08:37
Friendship said:
Well-written, Tristan. Your poem reflects on the memory and impact of a beloved figure, likely a mentor or artist, who has passed away. It conveys a sense of loss and nostalgia while also expressing gratitude for the magic and influence this person brought into the lives of those who remain.
December 12th, 2025 08:37
pig stye
NafisaSB said:
a truly emotional outpouring of innermost feelings of repression and depression - that is how i read it..
well done
December 12th, 2025 01:36
NafisaSB said:
a truly emotional outpouring of innermost feelings of repression and depression - that is how i read it..
well done
December 12th, 2025 01:36
the little horn
arqios said:
The horrors of middle school until equilibrium and \'sanity\' is found, a rarity it would appear. ๐๏ธ๐
December 11th, 2025 21:50
arqios said:
The horrors of middle school until equilibrium and \'sanity\' is found, a rarity it would appear. ๐๏ธ๐
December 11th, 2025 21:50
the line
Doggerel Dave said:
Apprentice labyrinth (content though very relatable for me) Keep up the good work!๐๐
December 11th, 2025 16:51
Doggerel Dave said:
Apprentice labyrinth (content though very relatable for me) Keep up the good work!๐๐
December 11th, 2025 16:51
the line
PerditaRose said:
I liked the image that went with your poem (as well as your poem).
December 11th, 2025 15:10
PerditaRose said:
I liked the image that went with your poem (as well as your poem).
December 11th, 2025 15:10
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