Most people accept a teaching’s essence,
Even though they’ve never examined its logic
Internally, comfort in certainty leaves its mark
Skeletal sapience builds with severed truth
Tyranny absorbs the new “civilized” schema
Eventually, fomenting fear suppresses scholar
Religion—but one example of a larger point
pause,
for wisdom will only speak slowly—softly—
once
Every person should commit to inner calm
Creation’s credence is found within silence
Knowledge worships Sophia, oculus animi
Heaven’s gates are found through process
Awareness is the only response—attunement
Resist the ones who decry truth as insane
Teachings that breathe life—make your center
© 2026 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
First published on tristanrobertlange.com, April 12, 2026.
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- Comment from author about the poem: An acrostic Scorched Sunday poem. Part of my Scorched Strays collection. This piece employs my Biaxial Parallax form, using dual acrostics across opposing axes—one formed by the opening letters, the other by the closing. As an added constraint, the last letters of the end words are also acrostic. As the poem shifts, so too does its meaning—revealing how understanding depends on where one stands… and what one is willing to notice.
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Master Speak brings master’s peak should subservient listening hear. Either way, a choice has to and is concurrently being made each moment if each day.🕊️🙏🏻
Love your wordplay here, dear poet! There’s a real weight in that idea of choice happening continuously…not just once, but unfolding moment by moment. That sits right in the tension of it all, and I like where you took it. Always appreciate the way you engage, my friend. 🍹🧠💀🙏
Most welcome dear Tittu 🙏🏻🕊️
This poem is deeply philosophical and looks at the outside but feels the internal. Well done my friend
Soren… I appreciate that, my friend…looking outward but feeling it inward. Indeed. Glad it delivered, Soren. 🍹🧠💀🙏
My pleasure my friend
Well written. Your poem revolves around the tension between blind acceptance of teachings and the pursuit of true wisdom through self-reflection and inner calm. The poet highlights the pitfalls of conformity and the importance of seeking deeper understanding, suggesting that true knowledge comes from silence and contemplation rather than external doctrines.
Friendship… I really appreciate that…you’re right on it. That tension between acceptance and deeper understanding is exactly where this lives, and you stepped right into it. Means a lot that you saw it so clearly. 🧠🔥🪞🙏
Good write T.
Popeye don't know about Biaxial Parallaxes. He only knows about one thing (mainly) and WCAT of what it is! lol.
Orchi… haha, Popeye’s over there running WCAT while I’m building full-on labyrinths… honestly, he might be onto something. Keep it simple, keep the glugs flowing. 🤣 🧠🔥🪞🙏
Philosophy can be so sweet. This is beautiful dear Tristan 🌹
Dearest Teddy… thank you, that means a lot…there’s a sweetness in it, for sure, even when it’s turning things over. I’m really glad it landed that way for you. 🧠🔥🪞🙏
Philosophical poem .
Every person should commit to inner calm... my fave line .
Nicely written .
Priya… thank you, that means a lot…glad that line stayed with you. It’s one I keep coming back to myself, so it’s good to know it landed on your end too. 🧠🔥🪞🙏
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