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
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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! .
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FRIEEEEEEEEEDA!! COME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE MISS AND NEEED YOU!!!!!!!!!!.. read moreFRIEEEEEEEEEDA!! COME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE MISS AND NEEED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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
This makes me want to take shrooms and go on trip with you, lol!
You have an interesting mind and rich imagination. This piece is like an out of rhythym tune, but because it's unpredictable in wild colours and yet gently spoken, it creates a beauty of it's own within the chaos it exists in.
you know A ... i was going to suggest that you might enjoy reading this one ... how totally cool you.. read moreyou know A ... i was going to suggest that you might enjoy reading this one ... how totally cool you found it on your own ... and thank you, by the way, for taking the time on me pages ... yes..out of rhythm...out of tune if sung :)))))))))))) peace out sister! love and flowers!
E.
4 Years Ago
haha! I'm a bit of escapist, so this is like a trip down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland :D I en.. read morehaha! I'm a bit of escapist, so this is like a trip down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland :D I enjoyed this :)
This is piece takes your mind into a different space. Beautifully written.
Posted 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
ahahaha yes it does doesn't it?! :)))))))))))))))) nice to meet you sonnie .. thank you for the visi.. read moreahahaha yes it does doesn't it?! :)))))))))))))))) nice to meet you sonnie .. thank you for the visit! i will stop by your place ... always glad to make a new friend!
E.
Hi E. - remembering way back when...yes, I do remember your call sign. Thank you so much for sharing. This reads like an ode to Lewis C and Aldous Huxley, perhaps even A.Ginsberg...meandering imagery adds a whimsical touch to your "curious" poem. "I'll be seeing you!"
MissE*
Posted 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
how delighted you chose this one .. did you know Frieda? ... you truly humble me ... those this poem.. read morehow delighted you chose this one .. did you know Frieda? ... you truly humble me ... those this poem brings to your mind are quite lofty ;) it is "curious" for sure .. Frieda and i did several together .. all were fun, exciting and rewarding for me ... she is sorely missed around here .. soooooooo MissE :))))))) i am glad to know you will be hanging out .. right here at the Cafe' .. i will try to keep tabs on ya ... love and peace!
E.
I stumbled onto this piece.. so much on this page to give pause for pondering.. I remember Frieda but was too new to the café and perhaps to wrapped in my own mushroom cloud to notice the intricacies of internet life.. it is sometimes too easy with a screen between to forget that real beating and bleeding hearts are on the other side.. the video was a visual story of it's own.. I will be looking for the lyrics in written form.. sometimes that is the best way for me to "hear" the collaboration is so seamless that I didn't realize until I got to the end that there were two authors.. reminding me that we are truly all bound together by the spirit.. if we could just get our heads out of the mushroom clouds.. and yes.. Lewis Carol.. bound by the spirit.. I am going to go ponder now..
i can't tell you, olla, how happy i am you found this poem and reviewed it ... and that it inspired .. read morei can't tell you, olla, how happy i am you found this poem and reviewed it ... and that it inspired the thoughts you shared .. all so very true ;) for me the Cafe' is a trustworthy place as well as a writers' outlet ... by the nature of creative writing most strive for honesty, integrity and a certain perfection that acknowledges imperfect .. thanks so very much for searching around me pages and letting me know what you think... all so important for living :))))))))))))))
E.
4 Years Ago
thank YOU.. it's a wonderful piece.. so timely in it's ageless wisdom.. I am sorry I didn't get a ch.. read morethank YOU.. it's a wonderful piece.. so timely in it's ageless wisdom.. I am sorry I didn't get a chance to know Frieda.. each loss is a deficit for us all..
Well written, Einstein.
Unlike the mushroom cloud.
Enjoyed this piece.
Posted 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
not into the cloud eh!? ;))) thank you for reading and commenting Kay ... i will have to stop out yo.. read morenot into the cloud eh!? ;))) thank you for reading and commenting Kay ... i will have to stop out your way soon .. we had fun writing this collab. so happy you enjoyed it
E.
This is one fine piece of fantasy poem. It makes my imagination race around and I like the places your poem takes me to :)
Absolutely lovable piece of work... Keep writing dear friend :)
Posted 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
thank you so much nazia .. such an encouraging review ..so gratifying that reading it "took you plac.. read morethank you so much nazia .. such an encouraging review ..so gratifying that reading it "took you places" :) thanks again for visiting and commenting
E.
Freida was a great friend to many here at the Cafe' and i am tickled that you, along with many, poin.. read moreFreida was a great friend to many here at the Cafe' and i am tickled that you, along with many, point out that line ... it is her's ;) glad you were drawn to read this one .. its abstract which tho i know you little .. i know you have an affection for that kind of thinking and poetry .. we had a fine time writing this together .. she left several years ago for personal reasons and is missed ... when people pick this one to read it brings me fun memories .. thanks so much!
E.
4 Years Ago
i am so sorry to hear that. I left for 2 weeks only after 4 days of joining cause of personal reason.. read morei am so sorry to hear that. I left for 2 weeks only after 4 days of joining cause of personal reasons as well... it's a sad world we live in.
4 Years Ago
yes... i can be for sure ... i have found, however, the more valleys of pain loss and disappointment.. read moreyes... i can be for sure ... i have found, however, the more valleys of pain loss and disappointment i go through with Faith .. the more free i have become ;)) i'm glad your giving the Cafe' another chance kescha! life is always better with an assortment to choose from
Wowwww…this is fanciful and oh so perfect. The blending of the supernatural and the emotions based in loss and regret. This is some powerful writing, glad you reposted, it was amazing!!!
Posted 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
thanks for the Wowwwww Crowley!! so happy you decided to read this one ... we had fun writing it ..... read morethanks for the Wowwwww Crowley!! so happy you decided to read this one ... we had fun writing it ... kind of out there a bit but does have some redeeming qualities for those, like yourself, to see ;))))))))))) thanks so much for taking time
E.
i am so happy you found this to read ... it always reminds me of our Cafe' friend Frieda ... definit.. read morei am so happy you found this to read ... it always reminds me of our Cafe' friend Frieda ... definitely a 60s man i yam! ;) thanks for reading and reviewing ... so happy you enjoyed the trip :))))))))
E.
I can picture what was written here thru ur words good work
Posted 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
thank you for reviewing ... seeing the words is all important in a poem like this i think... so i fe.. read morethank you for reviewing ... seeing the words is all important in a poem like this i think... so i feel pretty gratified that you did ... Diabolicalbeard??? nice to meet you! .. with a handle like that i simply must visit your halls :)
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..