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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.

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The False Dilemma

Mar 31, 2026

· Poem, Senryu

A dark forest path splits into two directions with signs labeled “YES” and “NO,” both leading into shadow. Overlaid text reads: “do you pay taxes or not?” with website and artist branding at the bottom. — Image: AI-generated using DALL-E and modified by the author; Poetry: written by Tristan Robert Lange, Human-authored.

a question is asked.
do you pay taxes or not?
taxes don’t buy God.

POET’S NOTE:
Part of the Truth, Applied collection.

Tittu

Listen to Tristan Robert Lange’s “The Suffering Servant: A Meditation Cycle for Piano Trio“, performed by Appalachian Virtual Ensemble. Available now as a digital album to stream or download.

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