"A'Rising Reeling" Collaboration with Frieda

i am re-posting this oldie because i was asked to ... to keep dear friend Frieda in remembrance here at the Cafe' ..in the hope that she will one day come back to us .. peace and joy to all! <3

A'Rising Reeling



Have you looked square into the eye of death's dragon

whilst the sky was falling down in ember's shadow

fire burning blood mountain tops where god should be

butterfly wings clipped in the namesake of austerity

spelled Wyverns hording antiquity's gifts
even in sleep red eyes mesmerize
striking deaf and dumb all who so 

foolishly dare fly into the lair on shivery aileron 

skeletons in smoky closeted dust

prey upon the mind's placidity 

graying the essence of coma's stake

suspended in lethargic dormancy 

osteoporitic clickety clack
thighs calves and tendons rendered
under the leech bloat belly of Smaug
Puff never was real; Jackie Paper remains delusional

Loch Ness roars a Scottish highland's lullaby

murky bodies of water sync in disconnect

discontent of an allusion's regimented menagerie

Requiem's Mass hysteria hijacked greener pastures

Author's Note

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'A Rising Reeling'
Einstein Noodle,
I was intrigued and inspired by this poem at the same time.
This one touches the reality of confusion and discouragement
-when hope is gone- when evil and or or chaos then fills hopes place.
The metaphors of dragons and the surrounding powers of darkness
swirl throughout this writing.
"Fire burning blood mountain tops where god should be
butterfly wings clipped in the namesake of austerity"
The thing that is so interesting and even lovely is to see
that it was a collaboration between two people which really played
well off each other and that is just plain cool. The whole peice was
stunning and I had to read it through several times. I also like the ending.
Loch Ness roars a Scottish highland's lullaby. The theme continues all through
of what is desired and comforting looked for but not found.
Impressive for sure!
Blessings,
Kathy

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you so much for taking time to read several times...Frieda was always an inspiration and so much fun to work with ... when people find the poems we collaborated on i am doubly thankful because, of course, my thoughts turn to her :( i think you nailed us Kathy .. spot on review for sure! thank you so much!
E.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

I have wondered if I could write something different then seems to come forth in my simple prose. You both are just amazing.thanks again for posting this goody.
Kathy

[Einstein Noodle]

oh i'm sure you can Kathy! try a classic form of one kind or another .. or use the "voice" of a man ... or an animal ... or another culture you are not too familiar with ... ;)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

When you put it that way it sounds doable.

[Einstein Noodle]

YES! doable my friend!!

[redflutterby]

Dragons and butterflies eh? Well of course they don't mix but the two of you seem to have blended your voices well in this piece. Great collaboration!

[Einstein Noodle]

really appreciate your visit and comments .. its pretty enigmatic ... i am glad you gleened something from it
E.

[TL Boehm]

osteoporitic clickety clack
thighs calves and tendons rendered
under the leech bloat belly of Smaug
Puff never was real; Jackie Paper remains delusional

a splendid collaboration and an homage to the dragon of dragons. well done

[Einstein Noodle]

the dragon of dragons .. oh now i am scared!!! thank you TL .. so appreciate the time you spent here!
E.

[s y e]

//Loch Ness roars a Scottish highland's lullaby
murky bodies of water sync in disconnect
discontent of an allusion's regimented menagerie
Requiem's Mass hysteria hijacked greener pastures //

Not that I am being biased because you've mention Loch Ness and Scotland but this is my favourite stanza. You guys write so incredibly well. Two of my favourite writers on this site come together and write something so amazing it knocks me over. The imagery and tone of the poem is just out of this world. I have the utmost respect for you two - I love both more than words can say! xoxo

[Einstein Noodle]

darling Noodle daughter ... and i will with trepid assumption speak for beautiful Frieda as well .. i think we love you more!!! :) infinity!! ahahaha! thank you Noodle! and not surprised you pointed one of Frieda's verses ;)))
big love
E.

[Frieda P]

That's my girl! :) Grazie mille sweetie....!

[FOih;]

greener pastures, let us get them back!

[Einstein Noodle]

would that we could .. spot on Alloy! .. thank you for reading and for your comments ;)
E.

[kublakhan27]

An indelible slam of gothic mysticism that has me ready to take up Sir Gawain's sword and go hunting for the Green Knight in spite of my mortal trepidation...I was sure I looked into that deathly dragon's eye, but having read the account you two crazies have put forth here, I now wonder if it was just a random flare of headlights slicing through the dark that caught my eye...so much fire and smoke and blood here, and the clickety-clack of dancing skeletons, it's all so ominous...no place for butterflies to be sure...I could never define in technical terms how to 'sync in disonnect,' but when I read a collab from you two, I know just what it means...you never fail to come up with something special you two, and this one is no exception...I feel like my hair is on fire, having crossed paths with a dragon...I hope it wasn't death's dragon ;)

[Einstein Noodle]

blessed Kubla .. i love your comments and reviews! i wear a "crazies" badge with aplume and swag!read moreblessed Kubla .. i love your comments and reviews! i wear a "crazies" badge with aplume and swag!
in the aura of Ms. Frieda it is a badge of honor.. so thank you Sir Kubla Gwaine! sounds like you had a gay time here reading ..who could ask for more!??
:)))
E.

[kublakhan27]

Haha I think that makes two of you E...hopefully I don't get the evil eye for saying that ;) Always a pleasure my friend :)

[Frieda P]

I'm with E...wear it proudly with a bit of sass, you know that, so glad you enjoyed our foray into dreamy filled fiery dragon land, we were waiting for you to slay the kraken. :)

[kublakhan27]

Haha Let the Freak flag fly Mrs.R...always a pleasure slaying your two-headed krakens ;)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the scary thing is that it isn't always that which is outside of us that is the most dangerous...
those dragons on the inside really bite and breathe terrible fire.

nice blend...i saw the second and fourth stanzas as Frieda's

and the last sort of a mixing together of both of you...
really liked this cute bedtime story a lot...:)))

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahaha! can not believe we fooled you Master Jacob!!! :)) bed time story??? your humor is not lost upon these ears! thank you so much!
E.

[Frieda P]

Whoa that hardly ever happens, score E....! Thanks so much jacob.

[Cory Barrett]

I feel like this is the most tangled before bed scary story of all time

[Frieda P]

Perfect, thanks Cory....

[Einstein Noodle]

its a tangled web we weave ... don't ignore the butterflies Cory ;)
http://youtu.be/YwSZvHqf9qM

[AprilRN1210]

well, well you two... what a lovely tale you have spun.. I really enjoyed this and your voices compliment each other in this piece... enchanting, magical, and captivating... well done!

[Frieda P]

Luverly, we needed more fire breathing dragons perhaps? ;) Thanks April...

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks April! glad you enjoyed reading .. and i agree with Frieda .. more fire breathing for all!!! bruahahahaha!

[Simran Kewlani]

I agree to Tate, I can't differ your writings anymore. I kept guessing but I f
Can't differ. It is very difficult to interpret this poem, but I am still trying to figure it out.

[Frieda P]

I'll let you know as soon as I do Simran. :) Thanks for reading....

[Einstein Noodle]

hey Simran! thanks for taking time to ruminate! sometimes i have to throw "figuring" right out the window ;))
E.

[Simran Kewlani]

Haha! You're sweet.