Comments received on poems by orchidee



Contrasting Considerations
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Orchi, what a lovely adaptation. The themes of refuge, trust, justice, and humility weave together naturally, creating a hymn that feels both timeless and relevant. Also, I suspect Popeyeus Glug Maximus Solo has already claimed one pew, three hymnals, and half the church biscuits, which are now slathered in green, while singing along completely off-key. Wonderful write, my friend! ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ๐Ÿฆโ€โฌ›

June 10th, 2026 07:56

Heavenly Help
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Orchi, this is one heck of a hymn adaptation. The assurance woven throughout gives it real strength, and the journey from distress to confidence unfolds naturally. Also, I suspect the glugs have formed a protective choir around the holy hill by now...whether anyone asked them to or not. Wonderful write, my friend! ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ๐Ÿฆโ€โฌ›

June 10th, 2026 07:55

Contrasting Considerations
arqios said:

Good write O.

June 10th, 2026 06:29

Contrasting Considerations
GenXer Sharon ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ€ said:

Beautifully written Orchiee!

June 9th, 2026 15:55

Contrasting Considerations
sorenbarrett said:

I love this one Orchi it flows well and seems that it would do well with the music. A great hymn my friend

June 9th, 2026 10:57

Contrasting Considerations
Neville said:


I see what you mean .. I also learnt a new word .. so thanks for that too .. Neville ๐Ÿ‘

June 9th, 2026 10:06

Harvest Harmony
cully45 said:

Very spiritual poem. Nice work.

June 9th, 2026 01:25

Heavenly Help
sorenbarrett said:

A good hymn Orchi it seems that all people look to their god to protect them from enemies. Here it is reflected again well done my friend

June 8th, 2026 14:11

Living in the Light
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Orchi, this really moved me. The call to awaken, walk wisely, and make good use of the time we are given comes through beautifully. Though I must confess I now picture Popeyeus Glug Maximus Solus awakening from a sacred nap beneath the Tree of Psalm One, discovering that the Unglugly have hidden the Spinach Spirulina Scrolls in darkness. It was between that or Cherry Garcia...but fear not! For the Light revealeth all things...and thus the Great Glug Retrieval commenceth. Wonderful work, my friend. ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ๐Ÿฆโ€โฌ›

June 8th, 2026 10:53

Living in the Light
sorenbarrett said:

A lovely hymn or poem Orchi. As always nicely composed and so good to hear you back again

June 7th, 2026 11:04

Two Ways Of Life
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Orchi, this really moved me. Psalm 1 has always been one of those passages that feels both simple and profound, and you\'ve captured that beautifully in hymn form. The image of the tree remains as powerful as ever...though I must confess I am now imagining Popeyeus Glug Maximus Solus planted beside those rivers, meditating day and night upon the Sacred Glug Scrolls while steadfastly refusing the counsel of the Unglugly. If he prospers, I suspect it will be in cherries and cream. Wonderful work, my friend. ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ๐Ÿฆโ€โฌ›

June 7th, 2026 07:29

Two Ways Of Life
Goldfinch60 said:

Good one Orchi.

June 7th, 2026 01:17

Two Ways Of Life
sorenbarrett said:

Orchi what happened to you this is the shortest hymn that you have ever done and the shortest that I have ever seen

June 6th, 2026 11:05

Grace Upon Grace
NafisaSB said:

they say that our destiny is chalked out when we are born, and yet prayers can change it....

June 2nd, 2026 02:13

Trinity Trouble?
Goldfinch60 said:

Completely understand waht you are saying Orchi but if the chucg have a choir they would have learned the music,

Andy

June 2nd, 2026 01:45

Trinity Trouble?
arqios said:

Ah, the woes of church music and worshipful adoration ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

June 1st, 2026 19:50

Trinity Trouble?
Friendship said:

Well done. Your poem touches on the simple yet profound nature of the Trinity and contrasts it with the more mundane difficulties of church life, particularly the awkwardness of singing unknown tunes.

June 1st, 2026 18:15

Trinity Trouble?
Tristan Robert Lange said:

Haha, Orchi, this is great. The unknown Psalm tune is a universal church experience. Everyone starts bravely, nobody knows where the melody is headed, and somehow we all emerge on the other side together. Meanwhile Popeyeus Glug Maximus Solus, now performing under his stage name Popeyeus Glug Maximus Solo, is standing in the choir loft confidently singing an entirely different tune while Scooby assures everyone it is going \"Roh-Kay\". Sadly, Tom can\'t knit because Obi Wan thought his needle was safer to conduct with. \"You can\'t knit with just one, Oi be, You just can\'t!\" He keeps screaming over the glugs, but not one soul hears him. Thank you Popeye. Loved this one, my friend. ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ๐Ÿฆโ€โฌ›

June 1st, 2026 17:49

Trinity Trouble?
sorenbarrett said:

A good write Orchi forgiveness is always easier to get than permission so don\'t tell em what you\'re going to do just sing it.

June 1st, 2026 04:21

Grace Upon Grace
James Michael said:

Very well written G.P.D.!

May 31st, 2026 18:05

Grace Upon Grace
Goldfinch60 said:

Good one Orchi.

May 30th, 2026 01:04

Grace Upon Grace
Tristan Robert Lange said:

My friend, โ€œgrace upon grace in thisโ€ really stood out to me. It feels like the heartbeat of the hymnโ€ฆGodโ€™s purpose unfolding not through merit, but through grace continually given. Beautiful work, Orchi. ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ๐Ÿฆโ€โฌ›

And, of course, Tom read โ€œpredestinedโ€ and immediately asked whether it was located near the Paraclete Swimwear Outlet. ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ˜‚ Meanwhile Popeye was quietly glugging from the Judgeโ€™s spinach port again, apparently having learned absolutely nothing. ๐Ÿฅฃ๐Ÿ–ค

May 29th, 2026 23:30

Grace Upon Grace
arqios said:

Canโ€™t have too much grace, O๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป

May 29th, 2026 07:25

Grace Upon Grace
Paul Bell said:

Forgiven sinners, pardoned free, I\'m in.
Okay, what is this form I need to sign.

May 29th, 2026 06:39

Grace Upon Grace
sorenbarrett said:

A lovely freeing message Orchi although I am not religious I still hold the thought that all things happen for the best because true or not it leaves me happier. A very nice write my friend

May 29th, 2026 04:39

Grace Upon Grace
David Wakeling said:

A well constructed piece, discussing the power of God and Christ.Well done

May 29th, 2026 02:40

Acquitting Advocate
Goldfinch60 said:

Good one Orchi.

May 29th, 2026 01:17

Acquitting Advocate
Tristan Robert Lange said:

My friend, this is a wonderfully faithful adaptation. The progression from justification by faith to peace with God, then to grace, hope, and Christ as Advocate, gives the hymn a strong sense of movement and purpose. I especially liked the inclusion of the Paraclete note, which adds depth without interrupting the flow. Warm, encouraging, and thoughtfully crafted work, Orchi. ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ๐Ÿฆโ€โฌ›

One more thingโ€ฆ I appreciate the footnote for Paracleteโ€ฆbecause otherwise Thomas would still be wondering why Romans 5 suddenly started talking about a pair of cleats. ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ˜‚

As for Popeyeโ€ฆwellโ€ฆafter getting caught glugging the Judgeโ€™s spinach port reserves, the acquittal seems to have been withdrawn. The glugging has officially become gulping. ๐Ÿฅฃ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ–ค

May 28th, 2026 20:34

Acquitting Advocate
sorenbarrett said:

Orchi the wording of this poem is most reminiscent of traditional church hymns and I would expect to hear it in most any Christian church. Well done my friend

May 28th, 2026 03:52

Hope of Help
Goldfinch60 said:

Good one Orchi.

May 28th, 2026 01:22

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