Comments received on poems by Tristan Robert Lange
cost of tomorrow
Mutley Ravishes said:
Have you ever tried to pin a moment down, Tristan? It`s impossible isn`t it?! It`s like a moment is always here and never here at the same time.
March 10th, 2026 18:32
Mutley Ravishes said:
Have you ever tried to pin a moment down, Tristan? It`s impossible isn`t it?! It`s like a moment is always here and never here at the same time.
March 10th, 2026 18:32
cost of tomorrow
Doggerel Dave said:
I’m here. Now. No, I’m now in a same similar moment. Tomorrow another moment ….no different.. But in the end those moments do change; though I don’t notice, reality impinges.
‘Sorry Tristan - doesn’t come near to directly meeting your write halfway, but this it evoked, provoked or something...
March 10th, 2026 17:52
Doggerel Dave said:
I’m here. Now. No, I’m now in a same similar moment. Tomorrow another moment ….no different.. But in the end those moments do change; though I don’t notice, reality impinges.
‘Sorry Tristan - doesn’t come near to directly meeting your write halfway, but this it evoked, provoked or something...
March 10th, 2026 17:52
cost of tomorrow
orchidee said:
I dunno about tomorrow, but there\'s enough cost for today, cos with Popeye & Co the shops have run out of brollies! lol. Why have they run out? Don\'t answer that! lol.
March 10th, 2026 12:48
orchidee said:
I dunno about tomorrow, but there\'s enough cost for today, cos with Popeye & Co the shops have run out of brollies! lol. Why have they run out? Don\'t answer that! lol.
March 10th, 2026 12:48
cost of tomorrow
Friendship said:
Well written. My friend. Your poem revolves around the concept of the present moment—emphasizing the significance of living in the \"now\" rather than being preoccupied with the past or the future. The poet delves into the human tendency to forget the present in favor of nostalgia for what has passed or longing for what is yet to come. It highlights the sorrow that arises from neglecting the present moment, advocating for an appreciation of what one currently has rather than yearning for what cannot be possessed. A powerful poem, Tristan🌹
March 10th, 2026 09:51
Friendship said:
Well written. My friend. Your poem revolves around the concept of the present moment—emphasizing the significance of living in the \"now\" rather than being preoccupied with the past or the future. The poet delves into the human tendency to forget the present in favor of nostalgia for what has passed or longing for what is yet to come. It highlights the sorrow that arises from neglecting the present moment, advocating for an appreciation of what one currently has rather than yearning for what cannot be possessed. A powerful poem, Tristan🌹
March 10th, 2026 09:51
cost of tomorrow
Thomas W Case said:
There’s a raw clarity here—each line makes you pause and reckon with presence.
You’ve captured the tension between time we have and time we chase beautifully.
March 10th, 2026 09:15
Thomas W Case said:
There’s a raw clarity here—each line makes you pause and reckon with presence.
You’ve captured the tension between time we have and time we chase beautifully.
March 10th, 2026 09:15
cost of tomorrow
sorenbarrett said:
This is simply beautiful Tristan a flash in time by the time it is recognized already gone. It is so fleeting yet always present, an enigma an illusion yet all that is real what ever real is. Nicely worded and constructed it speaks to me. A definite fave
March 10th, 2026 09:12
sorenbarrett said:
This is simply beautiful Tristan a flash in time by the time it is recognized already gone. It is so fleeting yet always present, an enigma an illusion yet all that is real what ever real is. Nicely worded and constructed it speaks to me. A definite fave
March 10th, 2026 09:12
pulsar pingback
orchidee said:
Why yes - even in furthest outer space, we hear the glugging sound........ heehee.
March 9th, 2026 11:08
orchidee said:
Why yes - even in furthest outer space, we hear the glugging sound........ heehee.
March 9th, 2026 11:08
pulsar pingback
Friendship said:
Well written. Tristan. Your poem delves into themes of memory, perception, existence, and the cyclical nature of life and death. It draws parallels between cosmic phenomena (like supernovas) and human experiences, suggesting that from destruction and void, new life and understanding can emerge.
March 9th, 2026 08:34
Friendship said:
Well written. Tristan. Your poem delves into themes of memory, perception, existence, and the cyclical nature of life and death. It draws parallels between cosmic phenomena (like supernovas) and human experiences, suggesting that from destruction and void, new life and understanding can emerge.
March 9th, 2026 08:34
pulsar pingback
sorenbarrett said:
An exploration of the cosmos and its splendor a reveling of mechanics and workings within the watch that keeps our time. A beautiful work Tristan that if one dives very deep is a metaphor of emotions and their workings within us. After all we are a part of this cosmos so why what applies to one should now apply to another under the same physics and its laws. Very nicely done and its form flows in that same display. A fave my friend
March 9th, 2026 07:32
sorenbarrett said:
An exploration of the cosmos and its splendor a reveling of mechanics and workings within the watch that keeps our time. A beautiful work Tristan that if one dives very deep is a metaphor of emotions and their workings within us. After all we are a part of this cosmos so why what applies to one should now apply to another under the same physics and its laws. Very nicely done and its form flows in that same display. A fave my friend
March 9th, 2026 07:32
Foundations of Revolution
Doggerel Dave said:
\"Yesterday’s ignorance still feeds today’s fears.\" - Yesterday\'s is today\'s and very active too. Not only feeds but grows some too. A most potent line. To dispel ignorance in a market driven capitalist society would appear virtually impossible. Apologies for the pessimism, Tristan. I do hope your plea is heard....somewhere.
Rosa Parks took her stand (or rather her seat) when I was about 13; remembered well but felt revision would be in order. I ended up down a real rabbit hole when I hit the link to the Scottsboro Boys...aah...
March 8th, 2026 17:44
Doggerel Dave said:
\"Yesterday’s ignorance still feeds today’s fears.\" - Yesterday\'s is today\'s and very active too. Not only feeds but grows some too. A most potent line. To dispel ignorance in a market driven capitalist society would appear virtually impossible. Apologies for the pessimism, Tristan. I do hope your plea is heard....somewhere.
Rosa Parks took her stand (or rather her seat) when I was about 13; remembered well but felt revision would be in order. I ended up down a real rabbit hole when I hit the link to the Scottsboro Boys...aah...
March 8th, 2026 17:44
Foundations of Revolution
orchidee said:
A glugging good write T. Oh no, he sneaked in again! lol.
March 8th, 2026 11:18
orchidee said:
A glugging good write T. Oh no, he sneaked in again! lol.
March 8th, 2026 11:18
Foundations of Revolution
Neville said:
inevitability .. it was only a matter of time .. wasn\'t it 😎🖤🐦⬛🐧🐈⬛🎶🎵🖤🐈⬛🐦⬛👍
March 8th, 2026 09:48
Neville said:
inevitability .. it was only a matter of time .. wasn\'t it 😎🖤🐦⬛🐧🐈⬛🎶🎵🖤🐈⬛🐦⬛👍
March 8th, 2026 09:48
Foundations of Revolution
sorenbarrett said:
Carl Jung said all women are born with an animus, the male part of their personality and all men born with an anima, their female part. We all have both forms of gender. Although it seems a paradox it is not in that above all else we are all human. Is it really rebellion or is it just being free to express what society bans. Lovely write and a fave.
March 8th, 2026 08:18
sorenbarrett said:
Carl Jung said all women are born with an animus, the male part of their personality and all men born with an anima, their female part. We all have both forms of gender. Although it seems a paradox it is not in that above all else we are all human. Is it really rebellion or is it just being free to express what society bans. Lovely write and a fave.
March 8th, 2026 08:18
Foundations of Revolution
Friendship said:
A powerful poem. Your poem addresses issues of identity, discrimination, and the quest for truth in a society that often overlooks marginalized voices. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting unique individuals who challenge societal norms and injustices.
March 8th, 2026 07:53
Friendship said:
A powerful poem. Your poem addresses issues of identity, discrimination, and the quest for truth in a society that often overlooks marginalized voices. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting unique individuals who challenge societal norms and injustices.
March 8th, 2026 07:53
The Color You Feared
Katie B. said:
Well written. Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder. Stellar work.
March 7th, 2026 11:31
Katie B. said:
Well written. Beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder. Stellar work.
March 7th, 2026 11:31
The Color You Feared
orchidee said:
Now look Popeye - nothing ever stays beneath with you, you glugging guzzling spinach-eater. Must we all know what you\'re up to?!
Stange comment and cryptic here, from me. What\'s it mean? Don\'t answer that! lol.
March 7th, 2026 10:01
orchidee said:
Now look Popeye - nothing ever stays beneath with you, you glugging guzzling spinach-eater. Must we all know what you\'re up to?!
Stange comment and cryptic here, from me. What\'s it mean? Don\'t answer that! lol.
March 7th, 2026 10:01
The Color You Feared
sorenbarrett said:
Different strokes for different folks and what one sees as bad another may love. A lovely write my friend. Very nicely written
March 7th, 2026 09:33
sorenbarrett said:
Different strokes for different folks and what one sees as bad another may love. A lovely write my friend. Very nicely written
March 7th, 2026 09:33
The Color You Feared
Friendship said:
Well written, your poem explores the dichotomy between perception and reality, particularly regarding the notions of beauty and ugliness, as well as the poet\'s journey towards self-empowerment and liberation from a toxic relationship
March 7th, 2026 09:20
Friendship said:
Well written, your poem explores the dichotomy between perception and reality, particularly regarding the notions of beauty and ugliness, as well as the poet\'s journey towards self-empowerment and liberation from a toxic relationship
March 7th, 2026 09:20
Ashtray
orchidee said:
Does Popeye know Fag Ash Lil (a British term of an unrefined or \'trashy\' woman!)?
He don\'t bother about cigarettes. He only bothers about ....... don\'t finish that! Well, he might have a cigarette in the one free minute he has in every day. heehee.
March 7th, 2026 04:10
orchidee said:
Does Popeye know Fag Ash Lil (a British term of an unrefined or \'trashy\' woman!)?
He don\'t bother about cigarettes. He only bothers about ....... don\'t finish that! Well, he might have a cigarette in the one free minute he has in every day. heehee.
March 7th, 2026 04:10
Ashtray
Neville said:
There are still those who believe that folk can\'t change .. made me think about so many things but one that still makes me chuckle is when Nikolai & Vasa bought me a job lot ashtrays for my birthday in Bulgaria a full three years after I had quit .. write on bro .. becuz once it\'s writ .. it matters 🖤🐦⬛🐈⬛🖤🐧😎👍
March 7th, 2026 02:40
Neville said:
There are still those who believe that folk can\'t change .. made me think about so many things but one that still makes me chuckle is when Nikolai & Vasa bought me a job lot ashtrays for my birthday in Bulgaria a full three years after I had quit .. write on bro .. becuz once it\'s writ .. it matters 🖤🐦⬛🐈⬛🖤🐧😎👍
March 7th, 2026 02:40
Ashtray
Mutley Ravishes said:
This brought to mind the games of identification we all play, Tristan. And what a painful game it is! I tell myself I want out of it, but then those identities reassert their overlordship over me, dammit!
March 6th, 2026 18:23
Mutley Ravishes said:
This brought to mind the games of identification we all play, Tristan. And what a painful game it is! I tell myself I want out of it, but then those identities reassert their overlordship over me, dammit!
March 6th, 2026 18:23
Ashtray
sorenbarrett said:
It certainly does convey the idea of mixed up cigarrete butts. Around and around the ash trey and inside confusion. We go around and around making a habit and once in it we are confused as to how we got there and how to get out. Nicely written my friend
March 6th, 2026 10:35
sorenbarrett said:
It certainly does convey the idea of mixed up cigarrete butts. Around and around the ash trey and inside confusion. We go around and around making a habit and once in it we are confused as to how we got there and how to get out. Nicely written my friend
March 6th, 2026 10:35
Ashtray
Friendship said:
Well said, no one really cares, it\'s only what they can get from you, then they are done with you..Your poem explores the complexity of human existence and the tendency to judge people based on superficial traits or behaviors. It critiques the oversimplification of lives into categories, suggesting that an individual’s experiences—marked by struggles, pain, and societal judgment—cannot be fully understood through external habits or labels alone. The poet emphasizes the multifaceted nature of human beings, filled with hidden struggles and emotions that go beyond mere habits.
March 6th, 2026 09:43
Friendship said:
Well said, no one really cares, it\'s only what they can get from you, then they are done with you..Your poem explores the complexity of human existence and the tendency to judge people based on superficial traits or behaviors. It critiques the oversimplification of lives into categories, suggesting that an individual’s experiences—marked by struggles, pain, and societal judgment—cannot be fully understood through external habits or labels alone. The poet emphasizes the multifaceted nature of human beings, filled with hidden struggles and emotions that go beyond mere habits.
March 6th, 2026 09:43
Ashtray
orchidee said:
No one cares about you now, Popeye! Or do we? But why do we care about him? Don\'t answer that! lol.
March 6th, 2026 09:05
orchidee said:
No one cares about you now, Popeye! Or do we? But why do we care about him? Don\'t answer that! lol.
March 6th, 2026 09:05
surprise
Friendship said:
Your words are powerful, my friend. Your poem explores themes of loneliness, grief, and the longing for emotional connection and understanding. The poet expresses a deep desire for a safe space where they can be held and affirmed but ultimately confronts the harsh reality that such places seem unattainable. That revolves around the struggles of dealing with pain and the inadequacy of superficial assurances or platitudes in the face of profound grief and isolation.
I hear you clearly, 🙏❤️🙏
March 5th, 2026 17:37
Friendship said:
Your words are powerful, my friend. Your poem explores themes of loneliness, grief, and the longing for emotional connection and understanding. The poet expresses a deep desire for a safe space where they can be held and affirmed but ultimately confronts the harsh reality that such places seem unattainable. That revolves around the struggles of dealing with pain and the inadequacy of superficial assurances or platitudes in the face of profound grief and isolation.
I hear you clearly, 🙏❤️🙏
March 5th, 2026 17:37
surprise
Doggerel Dave said:
There\'s a real truth there Tristan, a true representation of pain. Unfortunately grief at loss has to be, is experienced alone. No one, however hard or well meaningly they try, can do it for you, as from your poem you well know...
March 5th, 2026 16:54
Doggerel Dave said:
There\'s a real truth there Tristan, a true representation of pain. Unfortunately grief at loss has to be, is experienced alone. No one, however hard or well meaningly they try, can do it for you, as from your poem you well know...
March 5th, 2026 16:54
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