i am missing Ms. Frieda and decided to re-post this poem which we did together .. i am so angry how one very nasty person was able to drive her from the Cafe :(
Mushroom Clouds in Magic Land
Tapped upon a mushroom cap's fancy, to see if the rabbit hole was rumor curiouser and curiouser about the unimaginable avenue,
She opens my mind and fear grips my colors from the hinterland ..... tremors wink and blink and nod
As I sat upon my newfangled gumption common sense took a recess, spoke in rhyme to the tune of absurd to my surprise, the scaramouch of a head talked back
my birthing in darkness musk and dank scent knocks my shroom head explodes collide's scope intense
in his elegant persuasion, made a date for half past daft took me on a dip of a mystical carpet trip alas, we've lived happily ever after upon a prime floating island in a cloud
clouds of words spilling like rough gouged stones in tumbler's majestic insane forever now i
What a superb collaboration from you and dear, dear Frieda = yours are minds that walk the same space.. perhaps!
There's so much in this piece, the colour and highlights take the reader into a world of bewilderingly spaced.out somewhere. The phrasing you've used is another language, a magic not to be translated - and who would want to do that...all of us!
Lewis Carrol would undoubtedly want to join the two of you in another collab, happily sharing his enlightenment via any means - even holding the breath and flying off and away with the daisies. . Brava and brava again.. Loved this. Great musical accompaniment, by the way... ..
Posted 7 Years Ago
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7 Years Ago
thank you so much emma! and certainly Frieda would thank you as well ... your read is certainly the.. read morethank you so much emma! and certainly Frieda would thank you as well ... your read is certainly the way to do it ..letting go and enjoying the ride ..i do try to write in some of the classical forms from time to time ..because doing so (i think) improves my experience ... but poems like this one are my (and Frieda's) tendency ... i am so happy you enjoyed reading this ..and remembering our mutual friend
E.
7 Years Ago
ps. and i am so happy you mentioned the video ... we had a bit of a search to fine it :)
7 Years Ago
pss. wouldn't that be something to collab with Lewis or any other of our favorite poets of old .. :).. read morepss. wouldn't that be something to collab with Lewis or any other of our favorite poets of old .. :)))) and
7 Years Ago
YESSSSSSSSSSSSS
7 Years Ago
By the way.. i miss my friend, Frieda too, never thought an unseen in the flesh friend could mean so.. read moreBy the way.. i miss my friend, Frieda too, never thought an unseen in the flesh friend could mean so much... Think it's time she returned to us now... she can't hide for much longer.. tis not allowed, tis a crime against poets and wonderful people.
Altogether now... FRIEDAAAAAA, come back, we miss and need you! .
7 Years Ago
FRIEEEEEEEEEDA!! COME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE MISS AND NEEED YOU!!!!!!!!!!.. read moreFRIEEEEEEEEEDA!! COME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE MISS AND NEEED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7 Years Ago
LaUGHING.. that will either inspire her or... she'll make for the hills. Maybe a whisper would hel.. read moreLaUGHING.. that will either inspire her or... she'll make for the hills. Maybe a whisper would help... ready? .... .. . .. ..... .... ... .. ... ..
Going to leave here now, really must. Will be searching high and low, behind doors and under rugs, t.. read moreGoing to leave here now, really must. Will be searching high and low, behind doors and under rugs, top of mountains, deep in the bluest sea. Fridea has to be somewhere..Did you know that mermaids and unicorns are her best friend> Will go find some and ask the way .. bfn.
7 Years Ago
STILL love this collaboration, brings back the way things were, the influence that special person ha.. read moreSTILL love this collaboration, brings back the way things were, the influence that special person had on thinking, on seeing... and of course, as shown in your combined writing... imagination!
Smile soft but broad in memory of beautiful memories and whisper to the wing... 'Come out, come out, wherever you are.' x.
7 Years Ago
i missed your comment of 2 months ago! hmmm .. computers right!? so glad this brings you such fond m.. read morei missed your comment of 2 months ago! hmmm .. computers right!? so glad this brings you such fond memories ..i know you have given a smile to our good friend ..yeh! mermaids and unicorns ..can't get much better than that ..love and peace emmajoy
7 Years Ago
Thank you so much... still miss my friend with the curled pinky and language that knew, knows, no bo.. read moreThank you so much... still miss my friend with the curled pinky and language that knew, knows, no bounds. Sweet thoughts in life to you, my friend.. :)
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6 Years Ago
yes,,to all that dear emma...i raise my voice with you ... unfortunately i have little hope she will.. read moreyes,,to all that dear emma...i raise my voice with you ... unfortunately i have little hope she will return ..the burn must have simply been too much :( but we can keep remembering her can't we ..and her voice and cussing especially ;)
6 Years Ago
STILL and always will miss Frieda. She taught me how to giggle, curse, raise a pinky, talk insanitie.. read moreSTILL and always will miss Frieda. She taught me how to giggle, curse, raise a pinky, talk insanities in Italian - and to be happy in any way that suits the moment. Frieda, wherever you are, come back, there are warriors here to protect you.. believe me.
I don't know how i missed this from you, Emma .. i wish she would come back too .. and read how we a.. read moreI don't know how i missed this from you, Emma .. i wish she would come back too .. and read how we all support her :(
6 Months Ago
Today, 29/08/2023 and still miss Freida. Such a character, a little wicked and absolutely special. .. read moreToday, 29/08/2023 and still miss Freida. Such a character, a little wicked and absolutely special.
Must find a post of yours that I've not reviewed now. :)
6 Months Ago
Em, your comment touches my heart .. yes .. she was just a little wicked and so full of spunk and jo.. read moreEm, your comment touches my heart .. yes .. she was just a little wicked and so full of spunk and joy .. i miss her too. i tried the email that use to connect me but did not hear back .. from my streets, the attention this poem has gotten and continues to get is flabergasting .. and humbling .. she is a corker still i am sure; but it would be so nice if someone could give us an update. love on ya me dear friend
Oh this had Frieda all over it and you two were able to tangle an absolute masterpiece together. This was a myriad of life and a fairy tale all rolled into one. First a i read silently then I read it again with a voice and felt myself immerse into this opening my wind to a much fuller imagination. Loved it!
If you still have contact with Frieda pleas pass on a bug hello! She was fantastic on the Cafe and I do remember the tough time that drove her away. So very sad to see her go from here.
Posted 3 Years Ago
3 Years Ago
thank you for taking time to read it through aloud as well as silently .. it can give one a more ful.. read morethank you for taking time to read it through aloud as well as silently .. it can give one a more full appreciation when we do that ... Frieda use to answer me but has not for several years ... she maintains a poetry page on another site but does not respond to reviews ..so many here miss her very much .. thanks for taking time sir! and for bringing my attention back to it ... it always inspires me to send up a little prayer or two on her behalf ... i totally enjoyed working with her .. and i agree .. she is all over it! :)))))))))))
E.
Now that is a set of lines as I had come to expect from the "old" (metaphorical) Einstien Noodle. Obscure, yet in-your-face (head?) with no expectations, even when everything's said. Do we like it? But, of course! :)
Posted 3 Years Ago
3 Years Ago
you have blessed me day with a smile on me face my friend! thank you for reading "again" ..and comme.. read moreyou have blessed me day with a smile on me face my friend! thank you for reading "again" ..and commenting ... truly brightens my day!
E.
This poem alleviates me of my reason and lets me run free in the absurd. I want to be free of logic sometimes in a creative and playful way.
Posted 3 Years Ago
3 Years Ago
ahahahaha ...thanks for the big smile on me face Cousin! :) yes .. reason can be such a bugger .. br.. read moreahahahaha ...thanks for the big smile on me face Cousin! :) yes .. reason can be such a bugger .. breaking free and flying is a fine alternative .. thanks so much for finding this one .. its one of those "special" ones we all have eh!? peace and joy!
E.
ahahahaha! you found Frieda and my colab! ... its a bit fanciful but we had great fun writing togeth.. read moreahahahaha! you found Frieda and my colab! ... its a bit fanciful but we had great fun writing together .. did you know her? ... she is missed and every time someone reads it my thoughts and prayers go up for her ... so thank you so much .. did the title catch your eye?? or what?? ;)
E.
love this amazing piece..Einstein.. love the wording and imagery.. it’s just an awesome piece.
Kind regards Katrina
Posted 3 Years Ago
3 Years Ago
hi Katrina! pretty happy you found and enjoyed reading ... we had much fun in the collaboration ..th.. read morehi Katrina! pretty happy you found and enjoyed reading ... we had much fun in the collaboration ..thank you so much for the visit! peace and joy!
E.
Saw you reposted this and couldn't help myself, but to read it yet again. Still holds up after so long! Truly miss taking the spiraling trips through her creative headspace. The two of you have created truly a timeless piece. Just gorgeous... still.
wow Travis!! what a treat to see you ... thank you for revisiting .. and yes .. we miss her .. one a.. read morewow Travis!! what a treat to see you ... thank you for revisiting .. and yes .. we miss her .. one and all .. we had so much fun writing this together and really did not thing much of it at the time .. its wacky, abstract and LSD like ... but viewed by over 8,000 people!! i am flabergasted and use to update Freida on the numbers .. in an attempt to get her to at least drop in ... but .. alas .. she is determined .. she use to answer my e-mails but stopped doing even that .. her reasons her own eh!? too much pain and disappointment i suppose ... in what happened ... right here at the Cafe'
:(((((((((((((((( truly tragic .. you be well sir .. will stop by your place presently .. thanks again for your reviews and support!
E.
3 Years Ago
She is most certainly missed. In a weird way, I am thankful to have missed whatever issue drove her .. read moreShe is most certainly missed. In a weird way, I am thankful to have missed whatever issue drove her away from the cafe'. I don't think I would have been able to stomach watching such a sweet, sincere person be put there any kind of harassment. I'm sure, I would have packed it all in as well.
As far as my support, a tremendous talent such as yours will always have these eyes on the look out! Take care!
Ah shrooms. A good poem, not sure if making this poem about tripping on shrooms was your intention; but I get those vibes so forgive me if I’m wrong. Shrooms are amazing things, and very good for creativity. Love love the poem. And shrooms haha. It’s sad to think someone pushed your friend away; that has happened to my friends on here as well. I almost, myself stopped writing here. Your note isn’t a reminder that we should work together as a community’s and drive out these trolls and mean profiles.
Posted 3 Years Ago
3 Years Ago
yes... the trolls are best reported, blocked and ignored .. otherwise they just get worse >;-/ .. read moreyes... the trolls are best reported, blocked and ignored .. otherwise they just get worse >;-/
not necessarily a shroom poem but certainly see the connection ...neither i nor Frieda, as best i know, are prone to chemical alterations .. this was simply a collaboration in fantasy .. it was very free flowing and we bounced off each other to write it ... shrooms are an important part of some Spiritual quests, as i am sure you know, but i like sending myself into the clouds on free thinking and deep appreciation ... speaking of which... thank you for reading and reviewing .. your reactions are important .. i am sorry for your own hassle with small minded people .. who have nothing better to do than create pain for others ..be well my new found friend! see you around!
E.
Oh hahaha, I kinda always picture magic land with mushrooms now haha. Yes, it is a very spiritual th.. read moreOh hahaha, I kinda always picture magic land with mushrooms now haha. Yes, it is a very spiritual thing to trip on shrooms. I don’t do anything that isn’t natural. For psychadelics, shrooms are it. Don’t wanna toxic my body with man made stuff. See you around friend, stay safe
Lovely poem , Frieda gone like much of our life , lovely collaboration.
Posted 3 Years Ago
3 Years Ago
thanks Moon! yes ... times an eraser now and again isn't it :((( thanks so much for taking time and .. read morethanks Moon! yes ... times an eraser now and again isn't it :((( thanks so much for taking time and reviewing ... i am reminded to say a bit of a prayer for that girl ;) love on ya Moon!
E.
It's beautiful and I have no need of any deep understanding to appreciate it.
Posted 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
:) way to be Ufi!!! one of the best reviews received! big smile on me face reading you enjoyed the r.. read more:) way to be Ufi!!! one of the best reviews received! big smile on me face reading you enjoyed the ride .. Freida would be happy too! ;)
E.
This took me on a trip! Wow! You have a great voice with your poetry. :)
Posted 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
hello CL! thank you for the visit! ... i am always amazed that people still find this poem .. it is .. read morehello CL! thank you for the visit! ... i am always amazed that people still find this poem .. it is a collaboration with Frieda Pickle who left the Cafe' years ago ... those who read her miss her still :( ... you made my day happier with your review and read ... thank you very much! I will stop by your pages soon ... thank you again for taking time here! :)
E.
This morning as I began to log in to WC, it occurred to me what an inspiring and comfortable place this has become for me.
There are so many talented people sharing, encouraging, teaching and learni.. more..