The Flag

Tristan Robert Lange


Notice of absence from Tristan Robert Lange
Living in the Pocono Mountains has its perks, no doubt. Internet connectivity ain't one of them. Please forgive my tardiness as of late. The tech gods be thundering!
Until heaven comes anything could be pretense.
Never bow to symbols of unity that sow discord.
Forget the fictitious fractures that are painted by pride.
Unilaterally detach from systems of bigoted belief.
Reconcile with whom reconciliation is a healing possibility.
Leave behind all judgments, whether self-imposed or from ghosts.
Evil is as evil does. Don’t be the evil you hate seeing in the world.
Divorce yourself from days that pride nations over neighbors.
 
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  • sorenbarrett

    A fave Tristan for the wisdom behind such words that speak as scripture that deserves more worship than old dogmatic verse.

    • Tristan Robert Lange

      Thank you so much, Soren. That really humbles and inspires me. I am truly glad the poem delivered and very thankful for your time, analysis and fave. ๐Ÿšฉ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿงต๐Ÿ™

    • arqios

      โ€˜Nations over neighbours,โ€™ now there is a deep and far reaching thought! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ•Š

      • Tristan Robert Lange

        Right?!?! And quite alliterative too! Ah poetry! Thank you my friend. I am glad the poem delivered!!! ๐Ÿšฉ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿงต๐Ÿ™

      • Poetic Licence

        Many words and advice of wisdom in this write, how i wish they would be listened to but I know it will just roll on and on until it is to late, nicely expressed and written

        • Tristan Robert Lange

          Indeed. A sad but very true assessment. Thank you so much, my friend. I am glad it delivered and at least some of us get it. I hope you have a great Saturday, my friend. ๐Ÿšฉ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿงต๐Ÿ™

          • Poetic Licence

            You are very welcome

          • orchidee

            Only Popeye bows to spinach! How on earth is that related to line 2 of this poem - erm, don't answer that! lol. Now, Popeye, how come you seem to get into every comment? heehee.

            • Tristan Robert Lange

              Sorry, I (Popeye) was busing popping...you guessed it...spinach! ๐Ÿคฎ ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿ™ƒ

            • Tony Grannell

              This poem should be engraved on brass plaques and displayed in every government building on the planet. A poet oozing with humanity and poetic flair. Very well done indeed, Tristan.

              All the very best,
              Tony.

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                Thank you, my friend! Thank you so, much. This means so much to me. Your time and your thoughts are most welcome and appreciated, always! ๐Ÿšฉ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿงต๐Ÿ™

              • Doggerel Dave

                Unfurled indeed - Bullshit sliced diced and analysed here. It delivered truth, Tristan.

                Faved of course.

                • Tristan Robert Lange

                  Glad you caught that! You rock, Dave and though I did just a minute or two ago, I am certainly not just ๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ’จ I truly thank you for your time, your thoughts, and the fave! Some of us see through the flags at what they're shrouding. Glad to be in good company, my friend! ๐Ÿ˜Œ๐Ÿšฉ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿงต๐Ÿ™

                • Salvia.S

                  A beautiful reminder to rise above division, embrace compassion, and let love guide our actions. Well done dear Tittu!
                  A fave ๐ŸŒน

                  • Tristan Robert Lange

                    Thank you Salvia! Indeed, my dear friend. I am glad it delivered and am thankful for your time, feedback and fave! Forever grateful. ๐Ÿ˜Œ๐Ÿšฉ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿงต๐Ÿ™

                    โ€” Tittu



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