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!

[Lorry]

How do you go about getting a new pronoun E. Do you apply for it or just tweet it? I think I'd quite liked to be known as "Thou", but I'd be too fearful that I'd turn into one of those people who introduce themselves by telling you what they are and mistaking it for a personality.
I'd also tweet this, but for the exact same reasons 😊
Whatever happened to, if you want to know what to call someone, just ask! That used to work quite well, before the labelists took over.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you for reading and reviewing, Lorry ... I appreciate it a lot .. yes! how about "How do you do? My name is E. .. and what is your name?" ;) I especially appreciate your remarks about how we tell each other what we are and mistake it for personality .. spot on brother .. love that!! stay safe and healthy my friend! love on ya!
E.

[Lisasview]

Hi there,
Been awhile since i have read any of yours..
This one is certainly interesting...
All this is going on...and, one just doesn't really know what to make of it...
Even when watching a movie on TV these situations come up... I can not remember the word that this teenage girl called her friend and was upset when her parents said what is your friend name and would SHE like to stay for dinner...She wanted her parents to use a different word to call her friend...not by her name... I can not remember right now... but it was something like THEM..or THEY...
This is so crazy making...maybe I am getting a bit old for all of this...
Much of this has to do with where one grows up and of course the parents...
Some areas are extremely liberal..while others are not..
Lisa, now on a short vacation n Tarragona, Spain

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you Lisa! I appreciate you taking time to visit and review. I have been off WC for a month or so .. needed the break ... yes .. our culture is influenced by parents more yesteryear than today ... today a small amt. of people seem to grab all the attention and their "freedoms" are being forced on children in schools here in good ol' USA ... personally I think it is some kind of insanity ... I was raised to stand up for myself but respect everyone else ... sticks and stones can break my bones but names will never hurt me ... the world has and is moving on .. scary sometimes

[Lisasview]

I could not agree with you more!!!
Welcome back...actually I was sort of away for about month....so I no new poems from me...
Lisa

[W. Barrett Munn]

This poem would be banned in Florida. There is no "we" there, only "us and them".

This is so well thought out and presented. The final line is perfection. This poem should be required reading.

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha .. yes .. perhaps .. it is a pity isn't it W? .. a cryin'' shame but the pendulum swings both ways in equal strength ... and fear heaps coal to the fires me thinks! thank you for your very encouraging review sir ... love on ya!
E.

[Dara]

What a beautiful approach to the rising wave of gender lines being crossed and confusion. Your words beautifully weave it all together with style and purpose. Simply stunning E. It’s wonderful to ‘read’ you again.

[Einstein Noodle]

you are so kind Dara .. thank you truly .. yes! we are confusing everyone with such crazy teachings .. I think it is a darkness that continues to grow .. the blessing of that is that it keeps me in prayer ;) love and joy sister!
E.

[Dara]

I am with you on that! It’s the one thing that helps me get through it. Stay safe and love to you as well.

[Pryde Foltz]

Hmmm ... do I detect an answer back. This is a wonderful piece More of ius should be looking to cross the divide and not deepen it. Nice.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes yes yes .. we are we ... aren't we?! :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) love your review, Pryde .. thanks for jumping in

[Relic]

Yes, our classrooms across the land. Had my grandparents saw any of what was going on today they wouldn't believe the changes and what we're becoming. I'll bet John Wayne would kick some people's asses and yell at them to wake up and be the man...or a woman you were born as. ha

[Einstein Noodle]

i agree ... John Wayne was the man ... straight shootin' and true ... parents more than ever need to fight for their rights ... after all it's their children ... my opinion is we have way to much government in way too many places ... we need positive movement that lessens the power and money at the Feral level says i! more power needs to go back to the States as it was intended ... i honestly fear for my grandchildren and great grands children as the Nation they are being handed has gone very wrong .. in many ways ... thanks for reading Relic ... and sharing your thoughts
E.

[Stella Armour]

Heck, i had to look this up ..... the original Miasma Theory being quite horrifying.
Me being at an age now where i can bury my head in the sand , i rather do than dwell on unnatural things ...

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha .. oh thank you ma'am .. your review gave me such a chuckle ... yes .. the Miasma Theory .. who would of thought eh!? ... trouble with heads in the sand are the sand fleas :))))))))))))
luv ya Stella Armour
E.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

a very skillfully done piece that provokes much debate...
we are what we are...and that could mean different things to different individuals.
If only the world could be more of a "we."
j.

[Einstein Noodle]

i hope i don't provoke to much ;) ... yes .. if only the differences didn't tear down the "we" ... thanks so much jacob ... always appreciate your voice
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW, E.....a reflection of what is happening all across our country. Suddenly there are he, she, they, and it. Suddenly people born as men can compete against women. There is a stench to it for sure. A miasma! It is a shame that young children are taught some of these lessons. In Florida, our governor has passed a law forbidding it and the School Boards are up in arms. A very good one, E. Oh, and that graphic will make me have nightmares tonight! :) Lydi***

[Einstein Noodle]

i agree, Lydi ... it has no place being taught as "natural" in our schools .. it takes everything unnatural to sustain such a change in one's body .. i agree ma'am ... the stench of such a thing is magnified by our applauding such people as brave heroes of some kind .. i do not understand it :( .. it saddens me ... so good to be back, Lydi .. thank you for taking time and your honest words
E.

[Neville]

I am not ashamed to admit, the wording and structure held me miasmarised .. and what's more, the opportunity to read you again bro is like a breath of fresh air :)

N.

[Einstein Noodle]

Down yer neck buddy! so happy to have your review .. hopefully it will be a while before I slip into the nether world of zero musedom
E.

[Neville]

I'm sure gonna keep me nibs crossed for ya :))))