Tristan Robert Lange

Poet | Mystic | Existential Voice | Human with a haunted halo

Tristan Robert Lange is a poet whose work blends existential depth, gothic imagery, and spiritual subtext. This site is home to their published poems, reflections, and creative journey.

All They Require

A stained-glass–inspired image of a haloed figure holding a silver platter bearing a severed human head. Blood is visible on both figures, including tears of blood from the standing figure’s eyes. The composition evokes religious martyrdom and ritualized violence, reinforcing themes of silence, obedience, and sacrifice.
Image: AI-generated using DALL·E and modified by the author; Image: AI-assisted mixed media artwork by Tristan Robert Lange.

Holy, holy, holy,
Saints without sin—
Heaven almighty—
No one else gets in.

To pass the gate
Sell your own soul.
It’s never too late,
Bore out that hole.

Keep real quiet—
Head on a platter—
No voice, no riot.
All else won’t matter.

A stained-glass–style portrait of a solemn, haloed figure holding a silver platter bearing a severed head marked with red script. Blood spatters the face, hands, and glass, evoking religious ritual, enforced silence, and sacrificial obedience.
Image: AI-assisted mixed media artwork by Tristan Robert Lange.

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