Notice of absence from Tristan Robert Lange
Friends, I’m doing my best to keep up with comments. 😅 I’m still current on my own poems and first replies on others’ work, but this season has been a bit of a twister. Figured I’d drop a quick note so you don’t think I’ve vanished or gone flaky.
Read. Write. Rise. Realize. 🤘💀🖤
Friends, I’m doing my best to keep up with comments. 😅 I’m still current on my own poems and first replies on others’ work, but this season has been a bit of a twister. Figured I’d drop a quick note so you don’t think I’ve vanished or gone flaky.
Read. Write. Rise. Realize. 🤘💀🖤
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.
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Author:
Tristan Robert Lange (
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- Comment from author about the poem: I’ve also released a new chamber tone poem, The Necromancer. You can listen or support it here: https://avensemble.bandcamp.com/track/the-necromancer ...Also,I’m now 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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- Users favorite of this poem: Friendship, cellinic, Demar Desu - 德马尔·德苏, Teddy.15, sorenbarrett
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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.
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. 📱🧠🖤🙏
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 🕊️🙏
arqios, man…that spiral just keeps going, doesn’t it? Thanks for naming it, my friend. Appreciate you. 📱🧠🖤🙏
A very nice, deep, and emotional poetic statement. best wishes and a fave, my friend!
cellinic, thank you for this…seriously. I’m glad it resonated with you, and I appreciate the fave. Means more than you know. 📱🧠🖤🙏
We know what cause Popeye & Co support. What is it? WCAT! lol.
orchidee, hahaha…yep, there it is. WCAT…case closed. Popeye & Co stay undefeated. This just made my day, my friend. 📱🧠🖤🙏
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 🤭
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. 📱🧠🖤🙏
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
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. 📱🧠🖤🙏
Great write, Tristan!
Katie, thank you so much…that means a lot. I really appreciate you taking the time to read it. 📱🧠🖤🙏
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