Of Mimsy and Borogroves

He appeared to me in his strange way,

Leading with that disconcerting smile,

A maniacal laugh parting his half-moon fangs.

 

He spoke in layered riddles

That would make a sphinx blush,

Babbling of Queens and Their ways.

 

Singing a song of mimsy and borogroves

With those taunting, tenor tones and cleft eyes

Gleaming as he faded to air once again.

Author's Note

Enjoy!

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

i think you should be galumphing with joy for such a dark and delightful piece .. half moon fangs ..eeeeeyow! those are some big incisors .. i thoroughly enjoyed all of this poem .. its concise, deliberate, and packed with dramatic images to my mind ... and always, with Drac .. there is a hint of sensuality by his very nature .. he faded to air without any mention of the speakers fate!!??? so i presume she was somehow granted a reprieve for the time being ;) nice one says i!
E.

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you Noodle, I am so happy you enjoyed this piece. I like writing darker stuff, it is so much fun.

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the poem. The words danced and create pleasure visions and characters. Very nice use of words. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Samuel Pennell]

A great portrait of the Cheshire Cat! This is really really good! It created such a nice snapshot. I love the "half moon fangs." Beautiful!

[Skai Rain]

A great poem, like usual. Makes me think of Halloween. Thank you for sharing!

[MomzillaNC]

Great poem of the Jabberwocky! Very cool!

[Ashira Macy]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome.

[Briana O'Connor]

Very interesting piece this is. Remind me not to travel to where ever this is. I don't think I'd like this creature up close. Though from afar I do enjoy the darkness!

[Ashira Macy]

You don't want to take a trip to Wonderland? That is probably best, nothing there is as it seems. =3

[Briana O'Connor]

It depends on what part of wonderland :P The part you speak of..not so much lol

[Eve Ola]

He appeared to me in his strange way, and he faded to air once again.. nicely embedded by your words. Well done

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you dear!

[Lyan]

It is mysterious and intriguing. I was thinking of vampires for some reason as I was reading.

[Ashira Macy]

A lot of people thought of Dracula. I think it was the talk of fangs that did it.

[Igarin]

Dark and mysterious, maybe even foreboding...

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you sir!

[Rita L. Sev]

Oh, I certainly did enjoy! Wit and whimsy, referencing a classic and giving it your own spin. Well crafted poem, Ashira!

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you Rita, so glad you caught that. ;)