"Mushroom Clouds in Magic Land" IN COLLABORATION WITH FRIEDA

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
 

re-pronounce her name



beginning and



end... ;)

                      

Author's Note

Reviews

[emmajoy]

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... ..

[Einstein Noodle]

thank 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.

[Einstein Noodle]

ps. and i am so happy you mentioned the video ... we had a bit of a search to fine it :)

[Einstein Noodle]

pss. wouldn't that be something to collab with Lewis or any other of our favorite poets of old .. :)))) and

[emmajoy]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS

[emmajoy]

By 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! .

[Einstein Noodle]

FRIEEEEEEEEEDA!! COME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE MISS AND NEEED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[emmajoy]

LaUGHING.. that will either inspire her or... she'll make for the hills. Maybe a whisper would help... ready? .... .. . .. ..... .... ... .. ... ..

[Einstein Noodle]

shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! .... .. . .. ..... .... ... .. ... .. :)

[emmajoy]

Going 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.

[emmajoy]

STILL 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.

[Einstein Noodle]

i 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

[emmajoy]

Thank 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.. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

yes,,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 ;)

[emmajoy]

STILL 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.

[Einstein Noodle]

I don't know how i missed this from you, Emma .. i wish she would come back too .. and read how we all support her :(

[emmajoygreen]

Today, 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. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

Em, 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

[emmajoygreen]

Am meant to see this wonderful collaboration tonight. It is a much needed gift. Although we never met, Frieda and I were close friends: we even had our own Italian language, talked about pasts, futures, everything. Amongst the good and bad, she taught me how to stand up to much of the online silliness and.. ultimately the evil too. THEN, that darling woman, was hurt by it. I tried to keep in touch, but Frieda was too hurt to even come near this place. I've learned since how things happen in here, cliques and gangs and single manipulation -' happens everywhere these days.
Dear sir, many, many thanks for re.posting this collaboration. It still stands as one of the finest poem ever posted in the cafe. And, via you, will always be here. Em

[Einstein Noodle]

love and big hug emmajoy ...

[ZakLeonRamsey]

Love this poem. Don't you know if you'll remember me Noodle, but if you do, that's something. The vibe of this poem is so psychedelic, it feels more psychedelic than my profile picture (it's the cover to a classic psych-rock album) and I think this poem is great because it's like I've shut my eyes at the end of the day, exhausted and waking up in a magic wonderland, never described better than this.It seems like you and Ms. Frieda had the best combination of words to describe such a fantasy, like psychedelia in words. I find such imagination in this satisfying, because, ANYTHING can happen in Magic Land.

[Einstein Noodle]

we could not ask for more than someone to have such a reaction as your to this poem ..it was always a treat to work with Frieda but this is one of my own favorites ... and yes... anything can happen in Magic Land for sure .. i recognize the album cover and i do not remember meeting you here ... am going to knock on your door right now and jog the ol' noggin' ;}
E.

[ZakLeonRamsey]

I’ve deleted all my poems that you may have commented on and started fresh. Most of my poems were s**t anyway to be honest so I didn’t see why not. I still remember you so that’s good for me because I don’t remember much, and you not remembering me. ‘Tis been a long time since and your Alzheimer’s might have something to play in this but that’s not a problem ;}

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha yes the Alzheimer's :))))))))))))) thanks for the chuckle ..my family would most likely tell you that you are correct ;) nobody's writing is junk my friend ... it hurts that you say so :((((

[ZakLeonRamsey]

At least you care and tell the truth. I have suspicions that some may just want to make me happy. I am truly sad and angered at those people.

[NotUsinganymore]

Very descriptive poems! I enjoyed readig it! it was clever!

[Einstein Noodle]

Thanks JungLee! nice to meet you here on the Mushroom Cloud ;) it was a fun collaboration and I am glad you enjoyed it.
E.

[Simba]

I try enjoyed your poem, I felt it was very mysterious and magical.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you Simba ... i surely do appreciate you giving it a go! ;) it is pretty enigmatic and symbolic .. with many ways to think of it ;))
E.

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

Although I'm not familiar with who others are referring to as dear Frieda, your poem (tapping into the mushroom cloud,) is certainly a twist on Lewis Carroll's, "Alice in Wonderland." I enjoyed your interpretation in collaboration with Frieda. :-)

I'll leave you with "“I don't think..." then you shouldn't talk, said the Hatter.”

So, I won't. :-)

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha thanks so much Tamara! a lovely, uplifting review ... i think .. so i guess i'll keep talking too! ;) going to have to pay you a visit for sure .. Frieda is a feisty Italian lady poet who left the Cafe' as a result of trolls harassment ..but i think there may have been more to it than that .. she has simply moved on and posts elsewhere .. but lots of people here loved her poetry and interactions and miss her .. i am one of them ;( glad you chose to read this one .. it always brings Frieda front and center in my thoughts .. see you around!
E.

[Angelgurlintheclouds]

Like ur poem im writing a childrens book called the magical giant shoe have any ideas for me

[Einstein Noodle]

hi Angel!!! what a treat that you landed on this one .. i appreciate your time taken and your remarks ... as far as ideas .... well ... lets get to know each other and see what happens .. the Cafe' is a great place to share and read ... i have had an overwhelmingly positive experience here ... learning from everyone ... peace and joy!
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Such memories this brought to me of Alice and Lewis Carroll. Took me back in time it did. Your collaboration with Frieda a delight to read on a glorious morning. Mystical, magical and endearing, it's all here, gift wrapped for your readers. Time for me to greet the day by rising from my bed. Thank you for this treat. You and Frieda produced something special here Mr. E. Top of the morning to you.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

ah Christine ... how you bless my heart with your review and remembrance of our friend ... i haven't heard from her in a long time now ... it is a sad thing her leaving ... this was/is a special poem ..we had a grand time writing it ... i had to run fast to keep up with her ;))) many thanks again for finding this and reviewing ..God bless you
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Such a delight to read this poem again Mr E. I never knew Frieda, but I surely know that she touched your poetic heart. I am so sorry that you miss her so.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

you are a dumplin' ...and a good heart ... i just know it! ;) stay safe! be well ... no hoarding now! :)))))))))

[Chris Shaw]

Ha ha. I have got a good supply of red wine in. I'm not one to indulge in toilet rolls :))

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha well ... hoarding a bit of wine should be a fine part of a normal life ;) yesterday i heard on the news that liquor sales are up 50% .. imagine that! i have my monthly beer allotment (self restricted) and still have a few shots of Jamison from St. Patty's Day ;) life is good! :)))

[Chris Shaw]

Yes sales of drink are up and the warnings are going out from the medical profession to be careful. We are all locked in our homes in close proximity of our nearest and dearest for all the hours God sent. Surely a wee tipple is permitted to calm frazzled nerves without the wagging finger :)) Chocolate must be making good profits as well :) Top of the morning Mr E from me.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes indeed ... lets not forget chocolate! :)

[Verse]

Sorry to have missed your friend Frieda - the two of you were a team, I can see that.

Your write here has the feel of Lewis Carroll turned on its head! I hear hard rock in the background, and denim and biker boots, two of my absolute fav things in this world, spring readily to mind.

Can't speak much to the trippiness of it - I am very much an ingénue, and have no personal experience.
But it does feel like a really elaborate dream if you could open it up to others and sell popcorn.

Thoroughly enjoyed this!!! :):)

V

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha! what a great review...i'm sorry Frieda is missing ...she would have gotten a kick from your words Verse ... denim and biker boots are right up my alley ... owned built and operated HD all my life (and i'm now 70) so the 60s were my youthful years ;) thanks for finding this one and reading ... its a fine thing that you spent the time... thanks!
E.

[PurpleMuse]

This is great! I really like this--what a piece of art.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you Purple ... and so nice to make your acquaintance ... coffee at your place next eh!?
E.

[PurpleMuse]

Sounds like a plan, E!

[Einstein Noodle]

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

[θεά]

A delightful and refreshing reprisal of Lewis Carroll's Alice without turning it into a pastische. And, are you sure your shrooms have nothing to do with magic mushrooms containing psilocybin and psilocin? Haha, enjoyed the surrealistic ride, E.

May Frieda read this and rethink her departure.

Best,
M.

[Einstein Noodle]

not quite sure of anything my friend ..glad you enjoyed the ride .. thank you for my word of the day "pastiche" ... and oh that Frieda would do just that ... i keep telling her she should come back but i'm afraid she is adamant :( glad you found this one Mallika!
E.

[θεά ]

Give her some time, Einstein. When trolls annoy creative people, they really need some time to reflect if coming back is worth their time or effort.

I am so glad I did read your collaborative piece.

Cheers!
M.