Cast Away

Tristan Robert Lange



I am everyone’s excuse—
Simply their common reasoning—
Leaving is easiest that way.
Another day for desolation—
Nullification dedication—
Delivers dreadful damnation.
 
© 2026 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved. 
First published on tristanrobertlange.com, August 1, 2026.
 
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  • Author: Tristan Robert Lange (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 1st, 2026 08:09
  • Comment from author about the poem: Part of The Mind’s Maze collection. 
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  • sorenbarrett

    From this poem I draw procrastination do not do today what you can do tomorrow. Indeed my friend I have to claim guilt in this many times. Nicely written

    • Tristan Robert Lange

      Thanks, Soren. I hadn't thought about it through that lens before. My own focus was elsewhere...though yes, I've been there, and I'd be lying to say otherwise. 🤣 I always appreciate your thoughtful engagement, my friend. 🌊🖤🛶🙏

      • sorenbarrett

        My pleasure Tristan

      • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

        another fine write friend

      • Paul Bell

        We all do it, leave it for another day, and another.
        A bit like war abroad. If it doesn't affect us, we don't care.

        • Tristan Robert Lange

          I appreciate that, Paul. I can see your take on it, for sure. For me, this one wasn't really about putting things off so much as becoming the reason others walk away...but I always enjoy hearing where a poem leads someone. Much appreciated, my dear friend. 🌊🖤🛶🙏

        • orchidee

          Cast away on an island somewhere, Popeye & Co made it civilised - with spinach, knitting, and wielding sabers! A Mr M Hunt joined them too. lol.

          • Tristan Robert Lange

            😂 Well, if Popeye's running the island, I suppose we're all eating spinach whether we like it or not! Glad Mr. M. Hunt found his way there too. A break from the Baters? By heaven, we better hope the palm trees act as brollies! 🤣 🌊🖤🛶🙏

            • orchidee

              Phew yes, palm trees as brollies. lol. What ARE we talking about? Erm, WCAT!!

            • arqios

              Every man is an island 🏝️ until they’re not, every man a garden 🪴 until they won’t 🪏🙏🏻🕊️

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                Thanks, arqios. I like that..."until they're not." Sometimes it only takes one departure to reshape the whole landscape. 🌊🖤🛶🙏

              • Syd

                Short, sweet and acute Tristan. It made me think.

                - Syd 🍄

                • Tristan Robert Lange

                  Thanks, Syd. If it got you thinking, then it did its job. Really appreciate you stopping by. 🌊🖤🛶🙏



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