"Mushroom Clouds in Magic Land" IN COLLABORATION WITH FRIEDA

i am missing Ms. Frieda and decided to re-post this poem which we did together .. i am so angry how one very nasty person was able to drive her from the Cafe :(

Mushroom Clouds in Magic Land

Tapped upon a mushroom cap's fancy,
      to see if the rabbit hole was rumor
curiouser and curiouser
     about the unimaginable avenue,

She opens my mind and
fear grips my colors
from the hinterland .....                   tremors
wink    
           and blink   
                              and nod

As I sat upon my newfangled gumption
   common sense took a recess,
 spoke in rhyme to the tune of absurd
     to my surprise, the scaramouch    
                 of a head talked back

my birthing in darkness
          musk and dank scent
knocks        my shroom
head explodes
            collide's scope intense

in his elegant persuasion,
made a date for half past daft
took me on a dip of a mystical carpet trip
 alas,  we've lived happily ever after
upon a prime floating island in a cloud

clouds of words
spilling like rough gouged stones in
tumbler's majestic insane
forever now i
 

re-pronounce her name



beginning and



end... ;)

                      

Author's Note

Reviews

[emmajoy]

What a superb collaboration from you and dear, dear Frieda = yours are minds that walk the same space.. perhaps!

There's so much in this piece, the colour and highlights take the reader into a world of bewilderingly spaced.out somewhere. The phrasing you've used is another language, a magic not to be translated - and who would want to do that...all of us!

Lewis Carrol would undoubtedly want to join the two of you in another collab, happily sharing his enlightenment via any means - even holding the breath and flying off and away with the daisies. . Brava and brava again.. Loved this. Great musical accompaniment, by the way... ..

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you so much emma! and certainly Frieda would thank you as well ... your read is certainly the way to do it ..letting go and enjoying the ride ..i do try to write in some of the classical forms from time to time ..because doing so (i think) improves my experience ... but poems like this one are my (and Frieda's) tendency ... i am so happy you enjoyed reading this ..and remembering our mutual friend
E.

[Einstein Noodle]

ps. and i am so happy you mentioned the video ... we had a bit of a search to fine it :)

[Einstein Noodle]

pss. wouldn't that be something to collab with Lewis or any other of our favorite poets of old .. :)))) and

[emmajoy]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS

[emmajoy]

By the way.. i miss my friend, Frieda too, never thought an unseen in the flesh friend could mean so much... Think it's time she returned to us now... she can't hide for much longer.. tis not allowed, tis a crime against poets and wonderful people.

Altogether now... FRIEDAAAAAA, come back, we miss and need you! .

[Einstein Noodle]

FRIEEEEEEEEEDA!! COME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE MISS AND NEEED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[emmajoy]

LaUGHING.. that will either inspire her or... she'll make for the hills. Maybe a whisper would help... ready? .... .. . .. ..... .... ... .. ... ..

[Einstein Noodle]

shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! .... .. . .. ..... .... ... .. ... .. :)

[emmajoy]

Going to leave here now, really must. Will be searching high and low, behind doors and under rugs, top of mountains, deep in the bluest sea. Fridea has to be somewhere..Did you know that mermaids and unicorns are her best friend> Will go find some and ask the way .. bfn.

[emmajoy]

STILL love this collaboration, brings back the way things were, the influence that special person had on thinking, on seeing... and of course, as shown in your combined writing... imagination!

Smile soft but broad in memory of beautiful memories and whisper to the wing... 'Come out, come out, wherever you are.' x.

[Einstein Noodle]

i missed your comment of 2 months ago! hmmm .. computers right!? so glad this brings you such fond memories ..i know you have given a smile to our good friend ..yeh! mermaids and unicorns ..can't get much better than that ..love and peace emmajoy

[emmajoy]

Thank you so much... still miss my friend with the curled pinky and language that knew, knows, no bounds. Sweet thoughts in life to you, my friend.. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

yes,,to all that dear emma...i raise my voice with you ... unfortunately i have little hope she will return ..the burn must have simply been too much :( but we can keep remembering her can't we ..and her voice and cussing especially ;)

[emmajoy]

STILL and always will miss Frieda. She taught me how to giggle, curse, raise a pinky, talk insanities in Italian - and to be happy in any way that suits the moment. Frieda, wherever you are, come back, there are warriors here to protect you.. believe me.

[Einstein Noodle]

I don't know how i missed this from you, Emma .. i wish she would come back too .. and read how we all support her :(

[emmajoygreen]

Today, 29/08/2023 and still miss Freida. Such a character, a little wicked and absolutely special.

Must find a post of yours that I've not reviewed now. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

Em, your comment touches my heart .. yes .. she was just a little wicked and so full of spunk and joy .. i miss her too. i tried the email that use to connect me but did not hear back .. from my streets, the attention this poem has gotten and continues to get is flabergasting .. and humbling .. she is a corker still i am sure; but it would be so nice if someone could give us an update. love on ya me dear friend

[emmajoygreen]

Am meant to see this wonderful collaboration tonight. It is a much needed gift. Although we never met, Frieda and I were close friends: we even had our own Italian language, talked about pasts, futures, everything. Amongst the good and bad, she taught me how to stand up to much of the online silliness and.. ultimately the evil too. THEN, that darling woman, was hurt by it. I tried to keep in touch, but Frieda was too hurt to even come near this place. I've learned since how things happen in here, cliques and gangs and single manipulation -' happens everywhere these days.
Dear sir, many, many thanks for re.posting this collaboration. It still stands as one of the finest poem ever posted in the cafe. And, via you, will always be here. Em

[Einstein Noodle]

love and big hug emmajoy ...

[Frieda P]

Still dancing to the magic that is E...you started it with that mushroom graphic, you're truly an inspiration my sweet friend. :) xo

[Einstein Noodle]

right back at you! my appreciation grows and grows ..
E.

[Frieda P]

Ditto that dear, did I mention I adore the music? ....

[Einstein Noodle]

yes you did! i am listening to it again right now!

[AprilRN1210]

The phrasing and images in this one sure blows my mind!... wow you two!!! what a collab!!! have to admit, think that is the first time I have ever seen "curiouser" used... made me giggle for some reason.... admit I had to look up a word or two in dictionary with this one.. wicked write... wheeew... I know my mind is floating in a fuzzy fog, but this magical carpet ride amongst these word clouds had me trippin for sure!!! HELP!! what a ride!!!

[Einstein Noodle]

the magic is all Frieda ..had to search for some of the words myself ;) one of the things i enjoy about creative expressions .. like i say in my about me thing .. helps clear away Alzheimer's :)) (hopefully) ..
E.

[Frieda P]

Don't believe the man behind the curtain! Thanks muchly April, glad you enjoyed the trip. :)

[Nusquam Esse]

Seems that everyone on here as of late has been compelled to take a trip into absurd wonderland. I personally liked the combination of hinterland, with such a trailing of 'tremors'. Oh, and the line "half past daft" also made me smile; you have no idea how many times I go to check my watch and it tells me that I have already past daft. :)

[Frieda P]

Absurd wonderland is such a luverly place to visit, don't ya think....thanks, and me too!

[Einstein Noodle]

as for me ??? i think i just might stay here with open windows to create more daft ... ahahahhaa!read moreas for me ??? i think i just might stay here with open windows to create more daft ... ahahahhaa!
the Mad Hat E.

[Frieda P]

You've been on that mushroom too long E... ;)

[A. Amos]

You guys know how to create a magical poetry...simply enjoyed the read!

[Einstein Noodle]

hi big A. always good to see you! writing with beautiful Frieda is always magical .. thanks again for stopping by!
E.

[Frieda P]

You cast the spell, I merely followed :) Thanks muchly A.

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome my friends...

[Lyn Anderson]

A fanciful journey on the surface, but what I like is the underneath

[Einstein Noodle]

i love that KL .. there is an undercurrent in all things is there not!? love that you pick up on it! thank you for your sensitive words .. its a bit of a wacky journey for sure!
E.

[Frieda P]

She's such a clever kitty, thanks KL.

[Lyn Anderson]

I recognized the Frieda pickle in this the second I saw it. Damn. I miss you!

[Lyn Anderson]

ummm, maybe we could tell her to just leave the troll target on my back and she can get behind me.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes ... i also would take it gladly! ... love ya KL!

[stars are far]

That was very creayive work here..i loved this beautiful work..and ypu know i was atteacked to read since i sawmshroom which is food ..hehe..that wasnt expected..well done

[Einstein Noodle]

mushrooms add a lot to any culinary stew pot :) thank you for getting hooked and partaking in the whole meal .. peace and joy to ya stars!
E.

[Frieda P]

Oh and what a stew pot it is, thanks so much stars....

[stars are far]

haha always my pleausre