Answering Anonymous (hiding in the rafters #2)

i wrote a poem about 12 yrs ago about hiding in the rafters .. this one is about a message i received from an unknown person .. this poem is the poem asked for :) love you guys .. hope you enjoy ..

Answering Anonymous

The buy in was cheap

just a few lines in the new 

social intercourse

the stakes .............

rising of their own volition

like yeast in warm    -       wet       -     flour

contesting the context of hearts and bodies

There is an allure of 

black, cherry succulents       -     under rocks      -       ignited 

in          emails and messaging

"Write a poem about me b***h" 

was all it said ......

splintered chicken bones 

in my quiet mist.

E.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Robert Trakofler]

LOL I wish someone would ask me that question:) now the only anonymous emails I get are "write something decent b***h" (and I think the culprit is my subconscious mind manifesting in my sleep and sending me hate notes while sleep typing) by the way I enjoyed that song too

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha .. i am very grateful for making me larf out loud .. sitting here before my computer first thing this 6 AM morning .. i think i am ready to face the day now .. love on Robert and all yours
E.

[Eilis]

Sharing writing online does tend to thicken the skin by default. Especially when there are so many bizarre interactions and vitriol that seemingly come out of nowhere. One of the mysteries of internet life.

I suppose being able to take the message and turn that misplaced energy into something that can be shared with like-minded writers and connect rather than retreat is the best we could do. The way you shifted the negativity into something artful is great, E.

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Ellis .. your review makes me smile with gratitude .. i haven't run into much of the vitriol but there are always those who spew it ... here at the Cafe' i just report and bloc ... that takes care of it usually .. sadly they have driven some wonderful people from our little gathering place .. sighhhhhhhhh .. thanks for the time you spent and especially for sharing your input about this poem
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Mr E, I smiled. Maybe I shouldn’t have, but I did. It reminds me of messages I have received myself over the years. I guess it takes all sorts. The delete button comes in very handy, but I can’t help pondering on the sender from time to time. What planet do they reside on? What sad lives they must lead :)

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

it's anyone's guess, isn't it Ms. Chris! thank you so much for all your encouragement over what is getting to be years .. i so enjoy my friend "over the pond" .. your opinions and poetry mean a lot to me ... yes ... most likely lots of sadness in those anonymous voices ... bored .. angry .. feeling alone in the world perhaps .. we can let our imaginations wander and write poetry ;) luv on ya!
E.

[Lorry]

This rings a bell with me E. I got a message similar, though I just deleted it and went about my day.
I hadn't given it another thought until reading your reply, which is way more eloquent than my muttered reply, which rhymes with Lass hat, if you take away the L! 😃
I do wonder though if the lass hat got any more responses to its demand! 😃
Maybe we should all write an homage to you instead. I bet they wouldn't be anywhere near as many swearing in yours, if at all compared to "it's "
😃

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahahaha i so needed a good laughing closing for my day today .. your the best dear brother .. peace and joy always upon you ..
E.

[Lorry]

Oh goody! I found it again, yay!
Just mentioned this one in another review of Vol's latest...
https://www.writerscafe.org/writing/VolLindsey/2929031/
And said I'd add the link to it if I found it.
I just went on a riff about this and my general disdain for snowflakes, millennials and hipsters in coffee shops, as I do when I think of those selfish, self absorbed wastes of oxygen... But let's not get distracted by their utter pointlessness and get back to the point, which I think very well be their poinyltlesness! Especially those ones that are trying to grow a beard but look like they've just superglue some pubes on their chins!😃
Anyway, enough about them... but all I will say is God help us if we go to war now with those flakes. Well all be talking Chinese in no time!
😃

[Einstein Noodle]

i just read Vol's poem, Sir Lorry! i didn't quite read it the same as you ... but i understand your impressions .. i just saw a poet dreaming in a deco time period .. sensuous .. yet writing ... ice on glass .. she really is in love with herself .. i think the speaker thought it worthwhile tho .. or at least she did :)
E.

[Becky R]

Well Robert, you too are a discovery and this poem moved me. A good start to a Monday morning working day here in the eternal city. Thank you!

[Einstein Noodle]

yes! di too enjoyed the Bunny Man's review, his sense of humor reading this one goes a long way .. love and peace and thanks for stopping and sharing your thoughts
E.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

arguing with self, but whick self?
the writer self or the one that asks why we write....and what good does it do?
As I age I feel my bones splintering....but they are the ones in my mind...in my muse.
j.

[Einstein Noodle]

hmmmmm deep thoughts, Big j. ... i have to ponder your words .. thank you for the visit and taking time to share you thoughts .. i think you have said a lot my friend .. be well ... the worth of whatever we do is based on the expression of honest emotion, thought and pursuit .. in my opinion. :) love on ya!
E.
E.

[andrew mitchell]

In today's world of political correctness, can you say social intercourse sounds like a Hugh Hefner group thing. A lovely write Gene.

[Einstein Noodle]

:)))))))))))) yes ... as long as everyone proclaims their preferred ID. ... such a bunch of horse pucky ... and bull squat ... oops ... too loose with me keys and fingers ... oh well ... those police will be knocking at my door for any number of reasons ... since i am old and have some reason left .. thanks for the stop old friend .. wishing the roads to rise with you always
E.

[fallon]

I love that you were able to make this humorous and awkward situation into art. But now I’m going to have to search for the poem that caused that comment to be written.
The bit about the “new social intercourse” was my favorite along with the imagery of the “splintered chicken bones”

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks so much for letting me know what especially spoke to you ... i kinda like the chicken bone part myself ... if i may say so ;) it wasn't in a poem but a message sent to me anonymously ... or you may be referring to an older poem i wrote about "hiding in the rafters" which is about all those people who peek in at our poems but leave no trace other than a number in the visits thingy ... ;0 ... thanks again for a helpful review
E.

[fallon]

Ah yes, my interest was in reading the older poem. I couldn’t find it though

[emmajoygreen]

Too much supposed, more than that disposed and word-making is supposed to be the going thing - if only someone could explain 'thing' . A something without form, reason or being with the breath many would give anything for? Like the somewhat inscrutable goings-on of this, off the plain and in the air... make what you can of it. Loved the music, enjoyed your offering.. makes a great introduction to a walk in the anywhere welcome, thank you.

'the stakes .............
rising of their own volition
like yeast in warm - wet - flour

contesting the context of hearts and bodies'

put like that - anything goes but not in the fine way you put it!

[Einstein Noodle]

so happy to receive your input ... it's a poem in itself ... yes! it seems the anonymity of social sites gives leave to speak, sometimes, horribly to one another ... tho anonymous ... still there is a human behind most of what we post .. pity eh!? love on ya Em!
E.

[Pryde Foltz]

Haha ... clever and quirky write. My favorite combination.
Oh I have gotten some funny email on here.

[Einstein Noodle]

yep .. you know what i mean then ;) love on ya Ms. Pryde!
E.

[Pryde Foltz]

Love you too, E:)

[Einstein Noodle]

:)..........................

[apennylate]

Splintered chicken bones.
Nuff said.
that first line bought my attention and never let go.
The disjointed editing and moistly sticky word choice really delivers on the atmosphere.
I am glad this did not stay under any rocks...
At least I hope the aloof objects in the sand are rocks, and not crabs waiting to write me another debatably ethical citation.

[Einstein Noodle]

:) .... thanks Apenny! i especially appreciate you pointing out what worked ... we live and grow eh!? thank you again
E.

[apennylate]

It all worked, mate, and you are most welcome.
The only thing I fear is not working properly are these old tired eyes

[Einstein Noodle]

oh man i hear you .. i have needed glasses since the 5th grade and like most am told i have cataract in one eye that will get worse and then it can be removed .. i am grateful to have lasted as long as i have ... ;)