effecting a cause

Tristan Robert Lange


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Read, Write, Rise, Realize.

—Tristan 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛
oh shit.
what now?—
 
why this time?
what was the cause?
 
what
         have
                   i
                       done?
 
have i eaten?
coffee?
 
a flash dings
across my screen.
 
another text
comes in.
 
a-
nother...
 
the text
 
be-
      fore
 
did it
 
to
 
m
e
.
 
POET'S NOTE:
Part of The Mind's Maze collection.
 
© 2026 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
First published on tristanrobertlange.com, April 9, 2026.
 
Tittu
  • Author: Tristan Robert Lange (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 9th, 2026 07:09
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  • Users favorite of this poem: Friendship, cellinic, Demar Desu - 德马尔·德苏, Teddy.15, sorenbarrett
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  • Friendship

    OMG, well said.Your poem explores feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, and the impact of technology on communication. The poet grapples with an overwhelming sense of dread and confusion in response to incoming messages, suggesting a broader commentary on the pressures of modern life and the psychological toll of constant connectivity.

    • Tristan Robert Lange

      Exactly Frienship, thank you for this…truly. That sense of pressure and confusion is exactly what I was trying to get at…glad it landed. I really appreciate you taking the time to share that. 📱🧠🖤🙏

    • arqios

      Like a wheel within a wheel the butterflies in the tummy have butterflies in their tummy and the hamster at the wheel within another wheel spinning from its own hamster.... ad infinitum 🕊️🙏

      • Tristan Robert Lange

        arqios, man…that spiral just keeps going, doesn’t it? Thanks for naming it, my friend. Appreciate you. 📱🧠🖤🙏

        • arqios

          Most welcome, dear Tittu 🙏🏻🕊️

        • cellinic

          A very nice, deep, and emotional poetic statement. best wishes and a fave, my friend!

          • Tristan Robert Lange

            cellinic, thank you for this…seriously. I’m glad it resonated with you, and I appreciate the fave. Means more than you know. 📱🧠🖤🙏

          • orchidee

            We know what cause Popeye & Co support. What is it? WCAT! lol.

            • Tristan Robert Lange

              orchidee, hahaha…yep, there it is. WCAT…case closed. Popeye & Co stay undefeated. This just made my day, my friend. 📱🧠🖤🙏

              • orchidee

                I doubt P &Co are supporting my campaign for cabbages to win an election. Then we would say 'Cabbages Rule OK!' But wait, he's the candidate for The Spinach Party. It will be 'Spinach Rules OK!' He needs the spinach for ......oh dear, WCAT time! lol.

              • Teddy.15

                lol I find the funny side as I'm the worst ever technology boff! But my husband on the other hand is an optical designer for space! So I do have some help setting stuff up. Your creativity today has given me a much deserved chuckle 🤭

                • Tristan Robert Lange

                  Teddy, lol…that’s such a great contrast. You keeping it real, him designing for space…meanwhile we’re all just trying to keep up. 😂 Glad this gave you a well-earned chuckle. Thank you for that. 📱🧠🖤🙏

                  • Teddy.15

                    LoL a poet and a scientist he inspires so many of my poems how did you know I'm just keeping up 😂 you have a spy camera on me. 🤣

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Very psychological, the tendency for questioning and self blame on what one does not understand. Questioning, confusion. Certain stimuli trigger thoughts and emotions. Well written my friend the format emphasizes the message

                    • Tristan Robert Lange

                      Soren, I really appreciate this…especially you picking up on the format too. It’s all part of that spiral feeling, you know? Glad it connected with you. 📱🧠🖤🙏

                      • sorenbarrett

                        You are most welcome Tristan it is my pleasure

                      • Katie B.

                        Great write, Tristan!

                        • Tristan Robert Lange

                          Katie, thank you so much…that means a lot. I really appreciate you taking the time to read it. 📱🧠🖤🙏



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