Remember Frieda

I will leave it entirely up to you, at least for the time being.................

Remember Frieda

Why does she no longer submit fresh words here for us to consider

Why does she no longer leave a trace of herself   

behind     

I suspect because you frightened her

 away  

Just like you have so many

 others

Do you remember  

Frieda

?

 

 

Author's Note

Not everyone here will understand or appreciate these words, but many of you will & of course, then there's you. We both know who you are

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

Yes, absolutely miss her and always will. She was my writing mentor, my spirit lifter - plus, we even had our own form of Italian! She was my extra sister - and always will be. I went to Puglia to see where her history laid.. tis an incredible place with extraordinary 'architecture'! And so was she extraordinary.

Your words are a tribute, Neville, as well as a reminder that we have had special people as well as villains in this Cafe's history. Many thanks for sharing.

[Cassie]

Emma, how are you doing. You have spoken well of our dear Frieda, I wonder if she remembers us as much as we do. She always brightened WC

[Neville]

I never once thought these words of mine would see the light of day again, but am so glad they have been allowed one more airing and I must thank you for being the catalyst behind their resurrection emmajoygreen ..
Yes indeed, Frieda was a very special individual and likewise deserves to have her memory preserved for all time here in the café where she made so many others feel comfortable, wanted and special ..
She clearly left her mark on you, as she has me and sharing her with other café users both old and new is nowt but a privilege .. Kindly, Neville

[emmajoygreen]

Would it be misunderstood to say I loved that dear woman. I think we shared something neither of us understood, she led me into self and turned me into a do what you will cos you can. I saw her as a fragile woman who was a very strong Frieda. Best way I can put it. Can't say more. sorry.

[Neville]

folk will be folk and far too often only see what they choose to see, or hear what they are told .. but I am sure at least, I know what you mean.

[emmajoygreen]

You are so right! Those self-selected thoughts are like confetti, they spread their nothings to nowhere but end up wretchedly conspicuous - as sadly intended

[Ayvid N]

I see this poem in a whole new light now. This was no infamous troll, but a jackal. Scary.

[Neville]

We will have to wait and see, I guess. Thanks dear friend....N

[Ayvid N]

Very few people know who it really was...eh? It baffles me so much at times...N

[Neville]

I think we know, don't we...

[Ayvid N]

Yesssssssssssss
and he's coming now...fangs dripping blood...runnn ;)

[Neville]

I'm not going anywhere fast...

[Ayvid N]

I was joking...not worth the effort really :)

[Neville]

Never a truer word writ.... that cult of ours is growing by the minute tho

[Ayvid N]

the people on the Cafe now are new...mostly unaware... :)

[Neville]

not all of them.... if you have a moment.. scroll down the review comments that have been posted here... I have only just noticed that loads have been deleted.. I reckon someone with a guilty conscience has been playing games.. well maybe not a guilty conscience as narcissists dont tend to have one... just sayin :)

[Ayvid N]

Yes I noted that. Well, a very sad person inside anyway...miserable tbh

[Neville]

............... true

[shruthi]

nice lines,great work remember poem

[Neville]

Very kind, thank you shruthi

[emmajoy]

I miss her more than the our special words: 'petulia' speaking manufactured italian.. and 'pinky' raised coffee mugs...

Giggles, laughter and tears shared whilst I learned how to grow up and cede to my damned fool inhibitions.

She's somewhere, flitting like a butterfly, lighting corners, watching and wating.. and - I'm sure, so sure - she knows she's loved.

[Neville]

Me too & I'm sure you are write......

[Cassie]

yes she knows she is loved and very much missed

[Neville]

Absolutely...............

[jacob erin-cilberto]

sure do miss the Jersey Girl!

[Neville]

Hello stranger, I knew you would too jacob...

[Lydia Shutter]

Of course I remember Frieda and I miss her very much. It's a shame a troll scared her off. Lydi**

[Neville]

I knew you would, many of us do & yes, it is...

[Aaron Flood]

Nice. I don't know Frieda, but I get the points.

[Neville]

Well thank you too Aaron Flood, cheers.....N

[Saumya]

Yes, I do remember Frieda😊
She had been a good friend of mine here, when I was a newcomer at WC(some 5 years back) I still remember how inspiring her reviews were! She had been one of those precious people, who reviewed and corrected my pieces when I seriously didn't knew the difference between writing and scribbling 😊 and all her writings were very beautiful!

Her sudden departure from WC left me puzzled too, but your piece made me think of her & those good days again.
And yes, as for the sudden departure of a talented writer like her from this place,, makes me too come to the conclusion that she might have been frightened by some stalkers & creeps here...Still hoping she's around us sharing her poetry tho.

Thankyou for writing, sharing, & reminding me of Frieda again, Neville 😊

[Neville]

Three out of three ain't bad, oh' and thank you Saumya, thank you very much...All Good Things, Neville

[Saumya]

Three out of three? Please elaborate 😊
You're most welcome, Neville😊

[Neville]

I wrote, I shared & you were reminded of her, cheers

[Saumya]

Oh, yes! *Smile*
Frieda was sure a sweetheart.I hope she doing fine & hasn't stopped writing :)

[Relic]

I would love to see her come back again.

[Neville]

I am clearly not alone, thank you Relic

[Tony Jordan]

Her thank yous (or rather her 'grazie mille') of my reviews of her work always made me smile. She and Jack penned some of the best collabs that I have ever read on WC.
Nice one Nev.

[Neville]

Thank you for taking time to consider these words. Yes she was a little bit special.....

[Ayvid N]

If I were Frieda, I'd ignore/block, forget such negativity. For one such jaundiced soul, there are a thousand friendly ones who just adore her poetry and her spirit. She could chose to come back for them...A great poem, dear friend.

[Neville]

Thank you Divya, always appreciated...

[Ayvid N]

You are most welcome!