Breakfast in Wonderland

Perhaps the Mad Hatter could teach us all a little civility in a world gone mad

On a most ordinary day

When hope ran silky slim

I found a dusty doorway

And in time I toddled in

 

Had the Hatter for company

A tattered March Hare for tea

Knave of hearts with halcyon tarts

And the Mock Turtle’s azure story

 

Time stood still in the corner

As we drank treacle from a well

And the Duchess made pepper soup

With a bitter strong pepper smell

 

Then the Queen in her robes

And the white rabbit in pants

Smiled at me and my Alice

With a purple passing glance

 

When the time for tea was done

I arrived at my world gone mad

Where we shoot men for sport

Perhaps dreaming isn’t half so bad...

Reviews

[BlackRose]

WOW, wonderfully dreamy of a penned piece. But so sad the world we live in where ones are shooting men for sport. Wonderland is one of my favorites. Wish I had a ticket to ride there now.

[An owl on the moon]

Oh it is true... there is much suffering in this world... but there is a Wonderland... so may your New Year be all joy for you!

[BlackRose]

Thank you. And may you have much blessings and joy in the New Year also.

[Ghost writer]

very interesting, I like it when people put a sad or even sinister tone on Alice in Wonderland, it's such an amazing classic story, it gives children hope that there's something greater out there than our world and it gives adults the hope that things aren't always as they seem. I've written one of my own though I don't think it's posted yet.
I like this write though, and appreciate that you seem to have baste it off of the classic story and not just one of the movies.

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much for your insights and encouragement. I will look for your post... appreciate your kindness so much.

[Kesch (Finding Julia)]

the picture looks mind numbing and scattered about, goes so well with your creative writing here, This fine sir is so wonderful. i would love to be someplace like this....

[Karmee]

a wonderland of delight, love the pic. quite an imagery you paint with words.

[Jade]

Love, Love, Love Wonderland Book, This is simply amazing!
You ought to write a Series of these, you are very talented and
your vivid imagery shows it.

[Lea Sheryn]

Wonderland is one of my favorite book places. Excellent writing!

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you, Lea! Mine too... endless inspirations live there. :)

[Lea Sheryn]

You're welcome!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

don't want to live in this world of men shooting men for sport...
i would rather live in a dream world like what you have created with your words...can i get a ticket, please?
j.

[An owl on the moon]

Oh my friend.. so glad to have you back. Thank you. And yes, you have a lifetime ticket.

[barleygirl]

I love this! This is one of my favorites of your "Wonderland" poems. This has great rhyme & rhythm that conveys a sassy attitude. I love your tongue-in-cheek remark about shooting men for sport . . . the world has gone mad & it does seems as tho shooting for sport is far too frequent & it's really sad, but I also enjoy your caustic jabs to make fun of things (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you so much Margie for stopping by! And yes, there is a bit of fun in the world... but much too much darkness it seems... May the light rise in the spring...

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Where madness is sanity away from the vanity and greed of the world- seeing it for what it is is an illusion of the truth being sought...dream on never stop believing...we will find it one day ...🌹

[An owl on the moon]

Oh I hope so... thank you for your kindness.. and for your hopefulness.. May it be...

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

All shall be well🌹

[kentuck14]

An evocative piece, well written. Thanks

[An owl on the moon]

I truly appreciate your kind words. :)