did you hear, did you hear, we all see blue—
not light, or sky, or navy, but deep blue.
people are now happy, no longer blue.
did you hear, did you hear, we all love blue?
better than orange—fuck red—we love blue!
tried that red. it’sdiseased rot. we need blue.
red people are not happy, they’re now blue.
did you know, did you know, we all speak blue—
it’s true, it’s true, America is blue!
better than orange—fuck red—we love blue!
Tried that red. it’sdiseased rot. we need blue.
did you hear, did you hear, we all see blue—
people are now happy, no longer blue.
it’s true, it’s true, America is blue!
We’re ready for you, don’t fail us now blue!
not like red—fuck orange!—we love blue.
Tried that orange shit—it’s rot—save us blue!
did you catch it, did you catch it, we’re blue—
people are now happy, no longer blue.
it’s true, it’s true, Americans are blue!
not gray, or black—never red—but true blue
You’re in now, don’t you fuck us over blue!
not like red or tangerine—we want blue.
Tried that orange shit—a cock—save us blue!
people are now soaring up in the blue.
it’s true, it’s true, America went blue!
did you catch it, did you catch it, you’re blue—
or we will find you and paint your house blue!
not gray, or black—never red—but true blue
better than orange—fuck red—you’ll be blue!
Fuck that orange cock—that shit—save us blue!
people are now scoring over the blue.
it’s true, it’s true, our whole damn world is blue!
did you watch it, did you watch it—we’re blue
not light, or night, or hazy, but staunch blue!
POET’S NOTE:
I am celebrating. The hope and relief in this poem are real. So is the cynicism. I want blue to succeed, and our votes come with expectations. Don’t fuck this up.
Written in my original Revelatory Cascade form, this poem is part of the Truth Applied collection.
© 2026 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
Devilishly Dreadful: A Second Season of Gothic Dread
Season Two has concluded, but the dread is always here when you need it. Missed a tale? Care to revisit a favorite? The complete season awaits in the SoundCloud playlist below.
And two more tales are still to come: Ruthy returns in a new installment of Saint Sorbones on Christmas Day, and The Boy Detective’s mystery reaches its conclusion on New Year’s Eve.
Keep one ear to the darkness…
Now available on vinyl:
DEVILISHLY DREADFUL:
A Second Season of Gothic Dread
The gas lamps burn. The needle drops. Season Two’s dark tales find a new home on vinyl. Keep one ear to the darkness…something devilishly dreadful could be on its way into your record collection. Recommended for ages 16+
DEVILISHLY DREADFUL:
A Macabre Monday Series, Season 1 on Vinyl
Devilishly Dreadful: A Macabre Monday Series brings together Tristan Robert Lange’s first season of Gothic narrative poetry. Vampires, restless dead, betrayal, and sinister bargains inhabit tales shaped by classic horror, dark humor, and the cruelties of the living. From “Varney the Vampire” to “The Croaker,” each poem invites you deeper into a world where dread has a story to tell.
Also Available
Tristan Robert Lange’s Annabel Lee
A little music to accompany today’s poetry: my new release, Annabel Lee, is out today! 🖤 Inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s poem, this eight-and-a-half-minute tone poem is composed by me and performed by Appalachian Virtual Ensemble.
I’d love for you to give it a listen. Best news, though? It’s yours for free! Enjoy!
© 2026 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
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