Pink Skies

POPPIES  &  MUSHROOMS 

I desire a beautiful sky.
One to inhale with my big brown eyes.
Fly like a kite, 
under the midday light.
Join me in this lollipop fight.
Till we say Goodnight.

Let's sit on the floor Indian style.
Passing around the same smile.
Holding each other by the wing.
As we take a puff and sing,
a song about: Poppies and Mushrooms,
Lets hold hands and enjoy the fumes.

I rub my bare body with poison ivy.
A poisonous Vera, deep aloe skin deep 
I enjoy the penetration under my earthly skin.
With the goodness of a sneeze that feels like a sin.
With Poppies and Mushrooms,
my hair I groom.
An inviolate flight on acid.
Skinny dipping in the calmness placid. 

I want to touch that elephant in the sky.
Before the illusion vanishes before my eyes.
Pink clouds and fluffy marshmallows.
Purple kittens and rainbow shadows.

Liquid bamboo, and poppies too.
Cocoa mushrooms, to get rid of the flu.
Poppies and Mushrooms, in a jungle beat.
Down my legs, like a dog in rut.
Poppies and mushrooms, and a giant balloon.
Pop one for me, and act like a baboon.
Walk with me across this gingerbread bridge.
Let's use up all the cake in the fridge.

Graffiti and skittles, 
While I sing "Hey Diddle Diddle."
Lets follow the unicorn, with green feet.
Poppies and Mushrooms ever so sweet.
Here Kitty Kitty, feel my heart pulse.
Hear me meow and tweet tweet tweet.
Kool-Aid and Hawaiian punch for lunch. 
How about some orange Captain Crunch.

Poppies and Mushrooms, from the sky I fell.
Footsteps down the yellow belly tripping trail.
Skip to my Lou, it's time to swallow another pink pill.
And sing me this song, where all these illusions are real. 

by;p.d.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Davis Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 9:05 AM
Linda This is a very unique and entertaining write. The imagery and descriptions you use pull the reader in to this fantastic journey you are on. Nice job my friend Hugs
Gasun Avatar
May 25, 2013 at 7:34 PM
You really write so well my ever dearest sis! That's the reason you're always my greatest poet and no other else. You continuously impress & amaze me. You're super duper highly creative. I super love everything you write,your masterpieces. I've missed this one before but I'm so delighted & so enjoyed to read it. It's so much fun. Thank you so so so much for sharing! Fave,fave! Hugs! 4ever, Leonora
Scott Avatar
September 28, 2012 at 9:50 AM
this is such a cool poem linda ive read a few times one i like a lot droped by again to read xx davidscott
Scott Avatar
July 27, 2012 at 2:59 PM
I know I commented on this one already but like so much thankyou for your comments on one f a kind and ill be There is a follow up to ill be called with you and someone where do you find one of me perhaps I am to one of a kind wheres my soup mail ha ha hope you ok x davidscott
Scott Avatar
July 25, 2012 at 11:03 AM
very provocitive also very tripomatic like a dog on heat never heard that one before sounds I one i wrote called sensualality which was also quit sensual i like the meataphores great expression as always xx david scott
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June 30, 2012 at 11:03 AM
Actually enjoyed this poem here..it was fun..for some reason it reminded me of the movie Harold and Kumar White Castle..which was a funny movie if you haven't seen it.
Dietrich Avatar
June 17, 2012 at 12:10 AM
I like that you did a contest for remembering Dads!
Dietrich Avatar
June 17, 2012 at 12:10 AM
I remember this poem. It was one that really impressed me. Reminded me of the 60's!!
Brown Avatar
May 30, 2012 at 12:28 PM
I have not been on the soup for almost a week to read and comment. I have enjoyed being able to read your poetry today. I wanted to stop by to thank you for the comments you made during my absence from the soup. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment P.D. Tickle Tickle and one for Nathan too Tickle. Love, Carol
Allen Avatar
April 10, 2012 at 1:06 AM
I saw everything here except the cobalt blue drink unless that is the kool-aid that you speak of. The one so cool that the walls move with it's cool stimulation. There were never poppies on the path I took because I could never condone monkeys. Instead I prefered to keep a blotter right next to my windowpane except on brownie night. Its quite a world when your mind takes flight.
A   Avatar
March 7, 2012 at 7:04 PM
lol...i love this poem..I'm reading it right now...
Cotterman Avatar
February 12, 2012 at 7:16 PM
seriously, what a wonderful artistic write. emotional and yet very strong. excellent write!!
Guzzi Avatar
January 22, 2012 at 8:55 AM
You can use this first verse PD and see how making the syllable count match it already sounds more iambic [sorry I haven't time to break it down with unstress STRESS for you. YOU try..which word when you read them do you naturally emphasis? [I want a beautiful sky./One to inhale with my eyes./to fly high in like a kite,/under the midday's strong light./do join this lollipop flight./untill we must say goodnight.]
Kriticos Avatar
January 17, 2012 at 6:15 PM
Very well written PD like I said good job on all the hits I can see why so many people read your poems. Epic STYLE you got :)
Perks Avatar
January 13, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Great Work Enjoyed it. All The Best in 2012 with your writing
Macmillan Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 5:31 AM
Congrats on the win. I have no idea what the win is for... will go exploring the winner's page, if my shmoo-girl stays asleep. THIS IS A FANTASTIC POEM. Never did drugs, but this I'd put side by side with LUCY IN THE SKY WITH DIAMONDS. You channeled Lennon, for sure! Glad you like my avatar! Liked that movie, too! "Anything I can carry? Do I have your word, Sir?" ;-) However, the painting called to me. I have some others, too, I may use, including Waterhouse.
Song Avatar
December 7, 2011 at 5:19 AM
This really is a once in a lifetime kind of write, Linda!...poppies and mushrooms and a giant balloon...pop one for me and act like a baboon..insanely clever word usage...gingerbread bridge...raiding ALL THE FOOD in the FRIDGE! Oh,...I hope you are contributing to the food bill...lol...If I could trap this kind of energy to write a different kind of poem...Oh, I'd be the next Shel Silverstein! High five..gotta go dive....BABY!! G.
Puddifoot Avatar
December 3, 2011 at 4:01 PM
a psychedelic tour de force, kind of like alice's wonderland meets lucy's diamond sky, loved it! congrats on a great win :-)
Guzzi Avatar
December 3, 2011 at 3:13 PM
yikers..sounds like a bowl of assorted colorful drugs when the wrong/right way? Congrad's on winning and wow on surviving too! Light & Love
Merryman Avatar
December 3, 2011 at 1:35 PM
Very creative, P.D. Congrats on your win! Kim
Dietrich Avatar
December 2, 2011 at 9:31 PM
Congratulations, Irma. You are really talented with this kind of poem. I remember your great SLAMS too. Slams and zany!!! you rule.
Brown Avatar
December 2, 2011 at 6:05 AM
Congratulations on your win in Frank's "Zaniest Poetry" contest P.D. It is so wonderful to see you entering the contests and to see you winning. I am happy for you my friend. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
December 2, 2011 at 4:59 AM
p.d. congrats on your win, once saw a guy trying to eat a table he was so high..loved it first time round..David
Conway Avatar
December 1, 2011 at 12:32 PM
I think I had a dream about this one time, lol! Thanks for stopping by to see how I'm doing. I'm lost my muse so writing has been a bit difficult for me here lately but life goes on. Sorry to hear your having guy issues too - I know my hubby is guilty but hell will host the winter olympics before he admits it! It's great to know I'm missed, cause I missed you too! Hopefully I'll ease back into writing soon! ~Love, Tirzah~
Babcock Avatar
December 1, 2011 at 10:07 AM
a trip with poppies and mushrooms and what a trip that could be. Sorry for the misunderstanding and didn't realize that Billy was kidding. Oh well are we hoping??? have an awesome day. love phyl
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