Purposeful in speaking
Revelation to a world
Overcome by its own self-worship—
Paralysis by degrees of narcissism.
Harrowing as it may seem,
Energy comes through righteous anger.
Energy comes through righteous anger.
The damned deny their own self-destruction.
© 2025 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
Tittu
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Tristan Robert Lange (
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- Comment from author about the poem: This poem opens The Book of Tittu—a cycle of eight visions carried in a single voice. Each stands on its own, yet all are bound together. The name “Tittu” was given to me by my dear friend Salvia S. of MyPoeticSide who has truly seen me for who I am. She formed it from the first two T’s in Tristan, one from Robert, and “U” for “you,” not knowing it already meant “honorable,” “artistically creative,” and, in her culture, “beloved.” That name and its meaning have since become part of me, and I am eternally grateful for such a profoundly personal and humbling gift.
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Ah thanks for this christening backstory (to Salvia as well) and these eight visions as they unveil at MPS 🙏🏻🕊️
Thank you, dear friend. I am glad you enjoyed the backstory and I truly hope the series delivers. 🔥🌩️🕯️🙏
The poem is striking and thought-provoking. This delivers a clear moral urgency in just a few lines, with a tone that feels both personal and universal. Very nicely written dearest Tittu ❤️
I'm so happy that you revealed the truth to everyone!!!! This actually put a smile on my face, a prayer in my heart ❤️ and always a thought in my mind. Thank you very much.
Salvia, your words here mean more than I can fully say. You’ve been part of this poem from before it was even written...your gift of the name Tittu has become who I am and I bear that name humbly. I’m so glad the reveal brought a smile, a prayer, and a thought to carry with you. Always grateful for you, my dear friend. ❤️🙏
A very cool acrostic poem Tristan that is defining of the subject. Well done
Thank you, my dear friend. I am glad that the acrostic delivered and you found it definitive, which I aimed to do is quite the challenge to capture. I am humbled you felt it did, my friend. 🔥🌩️🕯️🙏
I'm not familiar with the acrostic, so I googled. I think that in the first 4 lines the prophet wisely presents the problem in our society, and in the last 3 defines the answer in "righteous anger". Not sure if I interpret correctly, but an incredible message about the state of our society. Kudos!
Bella, you interpreted it beautifully. I’m glad the message came through for you...it’s always encouraging when someone engages this deeply. I find the acrostic to be a fun challenge. Grateful for your words, my friend. 🔥🌩️🕯️🙏
It is always my pleasure to read and enjoy your work!
The feeling is mutual!
A very powerful write and poignant write on the state of today's society, loved the background notes to this, enjoyed the read
Thank you so much, my friend. Glad the first of the series delivered and that you appreciated the notes as well. 🔥🌩️🕯️🙏
Hello, Tristan,
How the great orators can become so blinkered by their own words that they end up spitting vile as they fall from grace in to the vat of acid of their own making. Excellent stuff, truly. Welcome back to the fold, you were greatly missed.
Wishing you all the very best,
Tony.
Tony, I appreciate the welcome back...it’s good to be here again. I like how you’ve framed it…the orators drowning in the very acid they’ve stirred. That’s exactly the self-destruction I had in mind. Always grateful for your thoughtful reads, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Wherefore shall we burn these seven lines, eh? I must heartily disagree with the assertion that prophets' "righteous" anger drives them, for what about, "be ye angry and sin not, let not the sun go down upon your wrath, neither give place to the devil,--" or, "let every man be swift to hear, slow speak, slow to wrath, for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God...." (Eph 4:26-27; James 1:19-20). I dunno. Beautifully rendered with excellent imagery and heart, not to mention a haunting poignancy. Thank you so very, very much for sharing.
Missy, I appreciate you bringing those passages into the conversation...they’re powerful reminders. In the context of this piece or any context really, “righteous anger” isn’t license to sin (otherwise, by definition, it wouldn't be righteous, no?), but the fire that can move a prophet to speak when silence would be complicity. Think Elijah atop Mt. Carmel against 450 prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:16-40). It’s a dangerous calling, and it takes one who’s walked in it to know its weight. Always grateful for your engagement, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Popeye must be on his 7th life to burn now. Why? Don't answer that! lol.
LOL! But...🤐😂🤣
The last two lines are particularly poignant...as for the backstory, incredibly lovely, dear Salvia and her wishes of a well week have always made me smile.
Indeed, she is a gem and a blessing to us all! Lots of smiles to be had! Thank you so much, my friend. Whether you know it or not, you are a blessing to! 🔥🌩️🕯️🙏
Haha if you say so, amazing poetry as always
I do say so! 🙂 Thank you, my dear friend.
Seven lines to burn indeed. Superb my dear Tristan I see you! 🌹
I know you do, dearest Teddy. And I see you right back, my friend. 🔥 Your words feel like a mirror in the best way...you are a kind, gracious and genuine soul. 🌹💜
Tristan you have inspired this quote so I'm leaving it here for you...
"Get up from the gutter because you belong on the moon"
Where it's glorious and bright. 💜
Thank you, my dear friend. I saw your poem first and I must say I am deeply humbled and moved. Thank you so much for sharing it with me and the world. 💜
Thank you darling poet. 🌹 💜
a different interpretation of 'prophet' : what a well-defined acrostic poem..keep them coming
Thank you, my dear friend! Always trying to expand the horizon, so to speak! LOL! I am glad it delivered and you enjoyed, my friend! Acrostics are in my soul, so I am sure more will come! Thanks for everything! 🔥🌩️🕯️🙏
that's good to know..i have used acrostics to make poems for my friends on their birthdays and also for family members.
look forward to reading many more from your end...have a productive time ahead
Thank you! They are a fun challenge. Glad to know you like the form too. Thank you, dear friend. You too!
most welcome - have a beautiful and productive yet peaceful weekend
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