The Dish (for N o o d l e h e a d)

This poem is dedicated to my friend and fellow poet, N o o d l e h e a d. Bon appetit!

In the Italian masterpiece,

Have you ever given thought

To the N o o d l e?

Not just any, but the

one at the very epicenter,

the N o o d l e h e a d!

She who writes her deepest

emotions upon the

delicate dough,

weaving them invisibly

into the recipe

for you to taste.

She serves a language lasagna,

Verses baked to perfection,

Spicy verbs with verisimilitude,

With a palette for prepositions.

And we, the customers and critics,

Eagerly devour that which was concocted in the kitchen...

However, we may still

miss the N o o d l e h e a d,

for she prefers to remain

anonymous,

behind the doors

of the dish,

smiling.

Reviews

[Shirlena]

You know sometimes I am actually am at a loss for words *scratching my head* but what a scrumptious write. I mean that as much literal as metaphorically and NH must be feeling extra good about herself right now that everybody's appetite has upped. This is so tasty :).

[Eric Pudalov]

Aww...thank you Shirlena!! Yes, she told me she liked it very much! I'm happy to do a tribute to a fellow WC poet.

[Ghost of Jupiter]

hahah, Eric you rock...this is perfect for our beloved noodle, for she brings such light and laughter to us all, and her amazing talent...sheeesh, lol! So glad I didn't miss this awesome tribute! xo

[Eric Pudalov]

Thank you very much K!! I almost missed this review! Have been sort of multitasking this morning.

[Ghost of Jupiter]

multitask away, my friend... I just popped on to see what was up, so glad I did or I would have missed your awesome poem. I really need to frequent your writes more... :) have a good day dude. lol

[Eric Pudalov]

You too, K. I'm about to post another one in a little bit!

[Ghost of Jupiter]

I will make my rounds late tonight... so I will be sure to dig in buddy...:P

[Einstein Noodle]

never underestimate an Italian in the kitchen ... nice tribute to the Noodle
E.

[Eric Pudalov]

Thanks Einstein!! Do you happen to be family? (I mean, having the same "last name" and all.) It's funny how many different ways people on here have interpreted the "noodlehead" name. :-P

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha ... would be honored to be related to the noodle ..but alas .. must be content with our connection in the WC family ... which is a lot as far as i'm concerned ...
E.

[Eric Pudalov]

Oh sure, I've definitely begun to feel the connection with the WC family as well (though I'm still relatively new). You are all an inspiration to me.

[s y e]

Eric you make me laugh, if I were related to EN you'd know all about it. He is one talented writer to which I am thrilled to know and love. :) He is a very close and dear friend of mine here on WC. Would be a treasure to know in reality.

[Einstein Noodle]

ditto my little noodlehead .. ditto!

[Baby Ricochet]

A Lovely dedication and that Lasagna looks really good.

[Eric Pudalov]

Thanks Ricochet! It does, doesn't it? I think I'm hungry again.

[Donald]

This is a very innovative approach to describing a passion for a person.

[Eric Pudalov]

Thank you Donald. I think I just started with the "noodle" idea, and it all came out from there. But I have a crazy mind to begin with.

[Tina Louise UK]

I love Noodles and we all love Noodlehead! wonderful tribute :) x

[Eric Pudalov]

Thank you Tia! Glad you liked it...when I look at the photo, it makes me hungry too, I must admit!

[ANM]

Hmmm very good ! Noodle head and Noodlebum lover of noodles!

[Madalyn Beck]

This is exactly N o o d l e h e a d. I absolutely love the metaphors. You have made me crave more of our dear N o o d l e h e a d s writes. Fantastic job! :)

[Eric Pudalov]

Thank you very much Madalyn! It seems that everyone had a different interpretation of the "Noodle" idea, but my first thought was lasagna! Glad you liked it.

[Blue]

Eric, this is highly entertaining. I guarantee that Sye was flattered with your cleverness! :) Very well done!

[Eric Pudalov]

Thank you very much Arzel! She said that she was...I've done a few tribute poems (this one, one for Robbie, and one for Frieda). I think they were all flattered! :-P

[Blue]

You should make one for everyone!:P

[Eric Pudalov]

LOL! I'd love to...may I do you next?! (Although I'll have to read a few more of your poems first.)

[Blue]

Wow. Nobody has dedicated a poem for me before.

[Eric Pudalov]

Aww...first time for everything, right?

[Blue]

Hmm... I'm nervous. Hahaha.

[Eric Pudalov]

Well, it's published now, whenever you have a chance to read it; I'd love to hear your thoughts!!!

[Cassie]

such a lovely poem to a lovely sye....

[Eric Pudalov]

Thank you very much Cassie! She is an awesome person (and a great writer). I enjoy doing tribute poems!!

[Vidya Bacchus]

Aww this is a very sweet tribute to noodle ,And now I am so hungry lol

[Eric Pudalov]

Thank you Vidya. Yum yum yum yum yum!!!

[Vidya Bacchus]

Hahaha that is the truth,you are welcome :)