Go Ask Alice

Go Ask Alice

A Poem by love, lorey

Chasing the rabbit, he said with a laugh,
It isn't quite the fairy-tale.
I shrugged, and grinned and
swallowed it whole.
Greedy, hungry youth.

I cartwheeled through the tumblers
of every locked thought,
twisting kaleidoscope skies.
Tasting music and dancing 
in the aftermath of euphoria.
Wicked, wonder-filled youth.

You taste of heaven! I screamed
at the world.
Before it turned to hell.

Chaotic bits of history
and hate,
slapped around my innocence and dreams.
I told myself,
The tiger's might is empty!
But I felt the drug peel my skin
away from my soul
and I knew that I lied.

Desperate, ragged youth.

© 2013 love, lorey


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This is one of the nicest things I've read on here -- I've read some awfully simpering stuff. This stands out a million times - the imagery, the broadening parallel between beautiful and clichéd, so often abused in the most mediocre of poet's work, has been achieved so wonderfully here. I wish I could compliment you as eloquently as you write -- that last line, particularly, hit home. Wow, though. It must be quite the achievement to be as wonderfully wondrous as your gift. Needless to say, I loved it.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

love, lorey

10 Years Ago

Thank you from here to the sky! A lovely review if ever there was one! :) thanks for your time, and .. read more



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I enjoyed it...an excellent read for a Sunday morning.

Scott

Posted 10 Years Ago


love, lorey

10 Years Ago

Thank you Scott!
A very creative twisted piece of work. I love it!! "Chaotic bits of history and hate" that stanza for whar ever reason grabbed my attention.

Posted 10 Years Ago


love, lorey

10 Years Ago

Thank you :) that is actually one of my favorite lines as well!
Omg! I love this! You have a gift!

Posted 10 Years Ago


love, lorey

10 Years Ago

Thank you! What a lovely thing to say! :)
I love your use of metaphor and the imagery in your poem. This was a journey and I was captured by every line. Brilliant poetry. You have quite an amazing gift!

:) Julie

Posted 10 Years Ago


love, lorey

10 Years Ago

Thank you, Julie! I very much appreciate you words :)
I really loved the imagery in this piece and also the title! There's a book called "Go Ask Alice" that I've never read and doesn't have anything to do with this poem, but just wanted to throw it in there. I was reminded of Alice in Wonderland from the first sentence, but got a completely different story that didn't include her journey. I was close to writing poem about Alice in Wonderland, but didn't get very far. I love the deeper message in this poem as it says that the world really isn't what we expect it to be. I loved this piece...

Posted 10 Years Ago


love, lorey

10 Years Ago

Awesome, please do!
I Am Svetlana

10 Years Ago

Will do :) trust me.
love, lorey

10 Years Ago

:D:D sweet!
Forgot to rate lol so here is your rating.

Posted 10 Years Ago


This poem quite cleverly documents a seemingly borderline insanity but that's a good thing for writers such as you and I. I loved the imagery and symbolism carried throughout the entire poem. I especially was grateful for the joy that the line "twisting kaleidoscope skies" composed with the gentle window of my soul.

Posted 10 Years Ago


love, lorey

10 Years Ago

:D thanks Glenn! I really appreciate it, yours is one in this field that I truly respect, so thanks .. read more
Glenn McCrary

10 Years Ago

You're absolutely welcome. :)
This is one of the nicest things I've read on here -- I've read some awfully simpering stuff. This stands out a million times - the imagery, the broadening parallel between beautiful and clichéd, so often abused in the most mediocre of poet's work, has been achieved so wonderfully here. I wish I could compliment you as eloquently as you write -- that last line, particularly, hit home. Wow, though. It must be quite the achievement to be as wonderfully wondrous as your gift. Needless to say, I loved it.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

love, lorey

10 Years Ago

Thank you from here to the sky! A lovely review if ever there was one! :) thanks for your time, and .. read more
Oh, this is magnificent! Took me on a journey, pleased to meet you :) x

Posted 10 Years Ago


love, lorey

10 Years Ago

A lovely review from someone so talented! Thanks!
Ruth

10 Years Ago

My pleasure! x
This is great! I loved the visuals presented and how you progressed through the essence of youth. Well done.

Posted 10 Years Ago


love, lorey

10 Years Ago

Thanks so much! I truly appreciate it!

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Added on December 5, 2013
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