surprise Poem, by Tristan Robert Lange, at My poetic side

text for accessibility:

i need

some place i can be held,

affirmed, respected, understood,

felt, forgiven—not forgotten—

enveloped with love.

But

this is not

to be for me.

such places are platitudes

presented as promises—vacant

—agendas to keep me present in grief

even if i bleed the torrential tears of my love

there is no relief

for the swollen

loneliness

in my eyes

blinding violence—

silence—surprise.

Tittu

Author: Tristan Robert Lange ( Offline)
Published: March 5th, 2026 09:48
Comment from author about the poem: I’m published in an anthology featuring authors from across the Poconos, PA. All proceeds benefit the Pocono Liars Club — a collective of authors and editors dedicated to supporting and mentoring local writers. Available in paperback and Kindle, please consider purchasing one and supporting a great cause. https://a.co/d/58uxM69
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