"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 ...

[The Iron Horseman]

What happened to Ms. Frieda? Did someone flame her?

[Einstein Noodle]

good morning Horseman ... Frieda was harassed as best i know .. by a troll ... who has since reared his ugly head from time to time but always recognized pretty quick ... his remarks are despairing, vulgar and without rationale ... if you react ..he really gets worked up then .. haven't seen him around for a long time now and unfortunately Frieda will not return ... :( she is missed by many .. thank you for taking time to find this one and to read and review ... top o' the mahrnin' to ya sir!
E.

[The Iron Horseman]

And the best of the blarney to you too, my friend!
I'm sorry to hear that. It's one of the big problems of the virtual world - a**holes proliferate!

[Einstein Noodle]

yes...sadly it is :(

[Coyote Poetry]

Great song and a wild journey in the poetry. I did enjoy this poem my friend. Thank you for sharing your amazing words and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Einstein Noodle]

so very cool people are still reading and reviewing this ...Frieda was a very special person to many and we do miss her presence ... thanks for bringing me back with your reviewing Coyote Man... glad you enjoyed the trip ;))
E.

[Coyote Poetry]

A amazing poem and you are welcome my friend.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

What an interesting and psychedelic offering this was with tones of Amarita and Psilocybin. Those magic mushrooms were all the rave of the sixties and formally immortalized by stories such as Alice in Wonderland. The feel is one of intoxication and delirium for the reader but such pleasant dreams visited through the poetry within the safety net of our own minds. I enjoyed the read. Bless.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you Fabian, for such a sensitive, thorough reading of this....i have to mention every time i am brought back to this one by a review...working with Frieda was all that ...intoxicated delirium ;) we all miss her presence here so ;( so glad you stopped and enjoyed our little trip ...and most importantly..in the safety of the mind :)))
E.

[Onlyme]

Tickled my fancy and made me chuckle and smile. Superb work. Good read.

[Einstein Noodle]

Dee! you made my day! i feel so happy you found this particular poem to read and review ... Thank you very much!
E.

[Onlyme]

No, you made my day. Bless you Frieda.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes...how we miss our dear friend Frieda :((((

[Onlyme]

That is so sad. That someone so mean. Chased her away. Hopefully one day. She shall return. And not let some subhuman take her happiness away from Frieda and us all.

[Einstein Noodle]

well....we don't know the whole story but what you say is so true ..some people on-line become inhumane for sure and Frieda i am afraid is very much decided to not return ... it is a shame for sure .. she had such a fiery Italian voice ;)

[Onlyme]

Never give up hope. For hope is a wonderful thing. And a treasure to withhold. As is faith.

[Einstein Noodle]

you are right of course! :) thank you for i am renewed in my hope of not only having Freida back at the Cafe ...but a few other important things to ma as well.... lets hope together shall we?

[sette]

this is one outstanding piece of writing. so sad for frieda, and i hope she returns soon so to form another collaborative work with you

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks so much sette! on behalf of Frieda and myself .. i am afraid she is determined not to return .. she does have her poetry posted on another site but does not take comments nor respond .. it is a sad thing ..and so many miss her style and grace ... thank you for finding this one .. and reviewing ... i am reminded of her and of her joy and chutzpah ;) she is Italian ya know ;))
E.

[sette]

that I can relate with someone with zest for life is sorely missed

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

It was so wonderful reading Frieda's voice again... she is indeed missed! This piece is truly poets poetry!

[Einstein Noodle]

oh God bless you Travis...so happy this brought her to your mind...missed dearly indeed :( i'm sure she is tickled to know you enjoyed this little fantasy trip we made ..thanks for taking time sir!
E.

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

It was more than a pleasure.

[The Iron Horseman]

I think you are definitely channeling Alice here, my friend. The tone is very reminiscent of Jabberwocky. I like it very much. It's sufficiently looney toons to appeal to my very warped mind! Great fun, and very well written. Thank you for a great read.

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha another loony simpatico eh!? how nice to meet you Horseman ... thank you for reviewing .. glad you enjoyed the flavor of this one :)
E.

[The Iron Horseman]

You're welcome, Egg Noodle! :) It's a pleasure to meet you, too.

[Einstein Noodle]

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

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

Really miss her too, it always amazes me how trolls get their own way, bring back Freida.

[Einstein Noodle]

ohh thanks my friend ... for reading and reviewing this one ...you bring Frieda to mind ;( yes... she should not be so stubborn..it was a while ago now and we do have the power to report and block ...her situation was overwhelming i think as he was opening up many different identities ... and the harassment endless ...using crass and very hurtful language in reviews ..a sad and rather pathetic person says i! be well... always a treat to have your visits sir! later!
E.

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Completeness lies in beginning and end- it is all but an ongoing journey a circle of love- take what we need and leave the rest- within lies many tests, but untested we are tame and lifeless , lovely words🌹

[Einstein Noodle]

that is the most philosophical review to this poem we have ..your thoughts and insights are better than the shroom land ;) thanks Thoughts! for visiting and especially for finding this one ... every time someone does i remember our friend Frieda ... top o' the mahrnin' to ya lass!
E.

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

It’s my pleasure if only we look deeper what a splendid world we’d live in🌹Thankyou for you🌹

[Einstein Noodle]

yes.....i am with you 100%

[JayceeC]

When I fist started teaching, there were a group of kids experimenting with the hallucinogenic properties of mushrooms.I got an education of my own that year. I'll never look at cow patties the same.
This is a wonderful collaboration. The rhythm feels like running and jerking then it's off and running again. It creates a unique rhythm and definitely gives that psyched out feeling.
Hopefully Frieda will come back and just block the jerks. Every site has one or two.

[Einstein Noodle]

i absolutely love it when people find this one as it brings me back to our dear friend Frieda .. i agree with the handling of such trolls and blue meanies ... report and block .. and they do go away .. i think the harassment was particularly persistent and painful ... :( love your sharing your classroom experiences with magic ;) hmmmmm cow patties ...can take on a whole new meaning eh!? love your visit Jaycee! and thanks so much for your comments
E.

[JayceeC]

Just had to edit the heck out of my grammar. That will teach me to comment right before bed from my phone..LOL

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha i do that all the time ;}