Unfolded

 

"Revisiting the Miasma Theory" compliments of Dirt

Unfolded

budding ........ 

scallion shapes that pulse 

above and throb below

pubescent tendrils worm in a cadence known

only to the uninitiated

a virgin soil

science with nature

male and female

our differences stew and brew

 scallions ... shaped above  

......... rooted below ....... 

watered on TV and in classrooms across our land

sculpting without skill and 

devolving into chaotic miasma 

my chosen designation is we.

E.

08/28/2022

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[Moonie]

I consider myself a centrist (I was center-left before the whole pronouns scene erupted, and now I am definitely more right-leaning). Every day, we witness a new demand from this crowd, and every day they go out of their way to erase women. The whole situation reminds me of the emperor's new clothes story with the naked emperor prancing about and most of the public pretending they don't see the obvious, lest they be shamed. It's a false civil rights movement where the "rights" that they demand are actually privileges that trample upon the rights of other groups (women and children). It is hilarious how they think science is on their side when it is just some greedy doctors (saying this as a doc myself) validating them for money or from fear of persecution.

[Einstein Noodle]

Yes! dear friend Moon ... you hit more than i wrote; but every point in your review is spot on .. in my opinion, of course ;) love love love on ya girl!

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

A most interesting piece of philosophical Poetry

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks for taking time Marvin .. i appreciate the nod to philosophy .. peace, joy and love
E.

[W. Barrett Munn]

I had to come back to this one as I'm always impressed with the disjunctive rhythms you manage to place into all your efforts. It is hypnotizing.

Winston

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you ... thank you very much ... your review is encouraging as i wonder what the hell i'm doing ... the way i write ... really appreciate your words sir!
E.

[W. Barrett Munn]

You have a John Ashbery quality to your writing so perhaps you should read his poetry for inspiration.

Winston

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you for that .. i will check into him .. peace and joy sir! :)

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

The things going on in our society right now is enough to make you feel like you live in an alternative universe. It's like the twilight zone. Everything is upside down. Right is wrong, and wrong is right. The intangible is presented as something tangible, and people fall for the illusion. We are truly puppets on a string and so easily manipulated. I say "we" because, while the minority have the loudest voice, the majority sit back in silence, allowing the craziness to extrapolate exponentially. To see things unravel so fast, so far, in such a short period of time really makes me concerned for the future.

[Einstein Noodle]

you say we rightfully says i! and yes yes yes to all you share in your review ... that's exactly the kind of frustration i feel thinking on such things ... how can it be happening??? and yet it has been .. and is now at a horrifying pace ... i have my Faith .. a plan that is outside our worldly realm ... and is not concerned with wealth and power ... thank the Lord!! ;) thanks so much for your visits ... and this supportive review :)
E.

[Ken Simm.]

I once heard someone say "I'm not schzophrenic, neither is he!" I wonder and I worry about designations. I wonder and worry about names. (Especially name callers thinking they have won an arguement) I wonder and worry about what constitutes a civilised arguement these days. Because I used to enjoy those. But one thing , (one of the few things) I don't wonder and worry about is the calibre of your verse. Or at least I wonder but don't worry about it. I wonder how you became such a master without equal in my view. And that is an accurate name.

[Einstein Noodle]

wow! you really humble me sir ... very honestly .. i completely relate to what you are saying about intelligen, and respectful discussions .. it so quickly goes to the name calling .. and will not return to the subject at hand .. nor supply any facts ... it is so tragic as it divides people in such a way as to not just burn a bridge but annihilate it .. so not return is possible .. it is something we weep about ... what a great review you have given me on this poem ... i am amazed and thankful!
E.

[SleeplessVolcano]

Ooohhhh “we” methinks I sense a split personality! Great writing my friend :)

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you Sir Volcano!! thank you for checking it out and taking time to let me know your thoughts and feelings ... something in America is split .. no doubt ;)
E.

[William Michael Reeves]

As I've written before ... Our loins and mechanisms are intertwined. It is troubling that something as private as sexuality and identity have become political mechanisms and reasons to parade. And honestly, I don't think very many of us actually care about such things. The fringe has to be loud because they are so far away from the center and television is their bullhorn. Your last line is powerful and profound. You can sign your mail ...

Einstein Noodle
We/ours

Billigami
Folded/Unfolded

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha .. yes my friend! and the screams of such fringes tatters and tears their fabric even more .. it is true .. i agree with you .. it is no one's business how private lives are lived out privately .. however .. our society today, and for decades, denies an absolute truth .. and nature of things .. abhoring what has been given and striving with chemicals and mutilations to "prove" an imagined "truth" ... it breaks my heart honestly ... to hear such screams ... thanks so much for taking time William ... your review further inspires me thoughts this morning ... be well and best of the day to ya!
E.

[Einstein Noodle]

just to be clear .. my chuckles are for your suggestion as to my email signing and yours as well ... :))))))))

[Dennis Wolf]

Well, when you think through it... Scientists, and people slightly smarter than average were always under watch by the powers that be... For one reason, Fear. They must manipulate everything to fit their views and ideas.. Even against facts.


Those who don't follow... Well, things didn't change since the Roman empire's day, only the actual means of being silenced, brushed aside, or maybe in extreme cases actually killed... That being said, I'm no conspiracy theorist... I just like to think for myself.

Hitler said something to the effect of... The best way to conquer a people, is to slowly take away their rights.

At this point, there are some situations, some I had witnessed where human rights meant nothing.

2004 if I recall correctly our government had ordered riot squads and TEK troops to attack a peaceful crowd, on October 23, when people had gathered to honor the heroes of the 1956 revolution against soviet oppression.... That government is no more, and its politicians have next to 0 following since, but... It's a reminder that people should hold those in charge accountable for their actions.

Rights, the future, change for the better.
These things have been reduced to shiny wrapping paper for the crap they wanna pass onto us.

There is a return of the old 'lord' system, only now they're called the 'elite'


This was a great read... I'm thinking... I like your style.

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha! so ... so .... do i have a new convert to the abstract!? :)))))))) i love it .. "conspiracy theorist" ... a club being used to brutalize those who can see, connect and add ... we most certainly have things being chipped away at for decades but, in my opinion, never so much in the USA as the last 20 yrs. ... everyone should be frightened by loss of liberty .. God given rights as the Founding Fathers' so deliberately put it .. i would go a step further on your "lord system" theory and call it our central Federal Gov. ... rock on Mr. Wolf!
E.

[Dennis Wolf]

Yeah, you might have a new convert. Hehehe slightly crazy one at that... But hey.
Cheers

[softlyfall]

Very powerful. And compelling in its inferences. I love a poem that makes me think.
The miasma theory may be obsolete in medical terms but it remains a powerful allegory/allusion
Miasmic influence in modern times? It can hardly be blamed on schools. That is a way for parents to shift blame for errant children. Or for parents to blame when children do not see eye to eye with them.
The internet itself is a great miasmic cloud of influence without the confluence of reason and knowledge. It seems impossible tom protect children from it.

[Einstein Noodle]

oh ... you feel me on this one Ms. Softly .. and I agree with what you say .. but many parents do all they can and when children ... influenced in opposition .. in schools .. and yes! especially on the internet .. towards one way only .. a parents influence is greatly diminished ... all said and done .. we all make our choices .. but the darkness now called light .. is an abomination in my old noodle .. love your insights .. especially on Miasma .. are you familiar with dogs used to "smell" out cancers? .. ;) interesting eh!? .. so happy we have met dahlink .. right here at the Cafe' :)))))))))))
E.

[Chris]

The reality of "satire" shaded with just a hint of irony. A veritable new genre! Ya done good kid...

the other chris

[Einstein Noodle]

the other Chris eh!? well .. you are both uniquely Chris ... always my treat to have your visits sir . thank you for taking time and finding something in this one ..
E.