(Intro)
Born into a crucible
Burning in a crucible
This world is a crucible
It will change you—crucible
Thrown into a crucible
Melting in a crucible
Immolating crucible
Mentallurgy—crucible
(Interlude)
Pushed into the crucible
Gonna scorch me—crucible
Purify me—crucible
Learned to love the crucible.
Find me in the crucible
Refining me—crucible
Becoming new—crucible
Rising from the crucible
(Bridge)
(Solo)
Crucible
Crucible
Crucible
Crucible
© 2025 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
First published on tristanrobertlange.com, January 16, 2026.
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Note to Orchidee: Now you see why I don't turn the "light" on! ๐คฃ
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- Comment from author about the poem: A Freaky Friday Frolic soft release. ๐ค๐ฅ Also, the new single Necromancy Sublime is now officially out and available on all major (and most minor) streaming platforms. Along with Crucible, itโs part of Dark Alchemy, my forthcoming album under the project name TragicLife. Listen wherever you stream: https://open.spotify.com/track/1hq7j8OZjye2P3zATczSWT?si=76c3f8a716e64ce3
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Quite the song this poetic write it speaks of welcoming the fire and enduring the refining. Each rock easier to remain what it is yet so much more valuable when refined. This poem pounds with each utterance of the word crucible like a blacksmiths hammer on the anvil shaping weapons for the war against life. Embrace the fire the flame the crucible, the process makes one stronger and more valuable
Soren, beautifully said. Fire, repetition, and endurance all serve the same purpose hereโฆnot destruction, but becoming. Your reading honors the process at the heart of the song, and Iโm grateful for it. ๐ฅ๐ค๐ถ๐
Only one question (I got a little claustrophobic, as I am wont to do, in the crucible๐) Is that portrait of a handsome fella up there you, Tristan?
Despite my phobia, powerful image, that crucible......
๐ Dave, you caught meโGuilty as charged! ๐ It is me. And your reaction fits perfectly. The crucible isnโt a place anyone wants to linger, but Iโm glad the image and the song still worked for you. Much appreciated!. ๐ฅ๐ค๐ถ๐
Quite the ingenious topographical mapping of the soul. ๐๐๏ธ
Very 80s vibe there. And just a hint of Gollum at the end. Covered all the bases๐๏ธ๐
Thank you, my friend! That phrase โtopographical mapping of the soulโ really lands for me. The crucible as terrain rather than event feels exactly right. And yesโฆthere may be a faint Gollum echo lurking in the shadows, precious. ๐ ๐ฅ๐ค๐ถ๐
You in the dark there?! lol. Good write T.
Ohh, I can't deal with words like 'topographical' this time of the morning! lol.
๐ Guilty on all counts, Orchi. At this time in the morning, I am sipping a topographical coffee...aka, a home cold-brewed coffee with ice and Pistachio Cream on top. ๐คฃ Appreciate you, my friend. ๐ฅ๐ค๐ถ๐
One could say flammable? ๐คฃ Fabulous
๐คฃ๐ฅ Oh...definitely! Like poof, up in flames! ๐ฅ Glad you enjoyed it, dearest Teddy! ๐ฅ๐ค๐ถ๐
Born into a crucible for sure! Are we being prepared for something?
Nothing like some music to bring more life to the words.
Indeed! And that is the question, right? Whether every single fire blast is divinely ordained or not, I have my doubts, but I do have faith we are. Regardless of that, it shapes us for sure. Thank you so much, my friend. I really glad the music aided it. Indeed! Music and poetry are a chef's kiss combination! Much appreciated. ๐น๐ค๐๐ฏ๏ธ๐ฆโโฌ
Is every single fire blast divinely ordained? That`s a great question. I have my doubts too. Where did the first impulses to do "evil" come from? The search goes on! (Am I even asking the "right" question?!)
Are we ever asking the right questions? Well, yes...odds of large numbers, right? But how often are we? Indeed, our philosophical minds continue to sojourn on! LOL!
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