merciless

Tristan Robert Lange

the weight
c
    rush
         e
      s,
pressing
down
on
 
      one
          s
          o
          u
          l
 
suffocating
b
   e
     neath
the merciless
burden
 
© 2026 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved. 
First published on tristanrobertlange.com, August 6, 2026.
 
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  • sorenbarrett

    Wo many can identify with this poem Tristan. It feels heavy and the structure seems to convey this as well. Nicely done my friend

    • Tristan Robert Lange

      Thanks, Soren! Absolutely...this is one of those experiences that unfortunately needs very little introduction for a lot of people. I wanted the poem itself to carry some of that pressure. Always appreciate you, my friend! 🖤🪨🫁🙏

      • sorenbarrett

        It is my pleasure Tristan

      • orchidee

        Popeye & Co's antics are merciless. What antics? WCAT! lol.

        • Tristan Robert Lange

          Hahaha, Orchi! 😂 Popeye & Co. mercilessly strike again! I’m beginning to think Sweet Haven needs an independent commission of inquiry...assuming anyone survives long enough to testify. What is meant by that? WCAT! 🤣 🖤🪨🫁🙏

        • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

          you can feel the pressure pushing down, good write

          • Tristan Robert Lange

            Thanks so much, Norman! That’s exactly what I wanted this one to do...make that pressure almost physical. Much appreciated, my friend! 🖤🪨🫁🙏

            • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

              much enjoyed

            • Nerd

              Brilliant, the words are matching the imagery perfectly
              I love how soul and beneath looks as if someone is suffocating

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                Thank you, Nerd! Yes, indeed...I wanted the "page" to become part of the experience, almost closing in as you read. Really glad that worked for you, my friend! 🖤🪨🫁🙏

              • Paul Bell

                Life seems to be the burden now, 24/7 bad news aint helping either.
                Life of the monk is looking more promising by the day.

                • Tristan Robert Lange

                  Hahaha, Paul! 😂 At this rate, the monks may need to start taking RSVPs. A little silence, simplicity, and considerably less breaking news sounds better by the hour! Always appreciate you, my friend! 🖤🪨🫁🙏



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