Cheshire Cat
April 18, 2009
Do not follow me home if you do not intend on coming in
Then sit on my window sill with that wide uncertain, silly grin
Fading ,fading, fading - away
when I open the door
pretending you were not even there
just one thought before
As back to the window I clamor, running so willingly sure
To find a line or two to read between your demure, Reappearance
of a sort that Only, only, only
a teacup can produce
Along with a Hatter and a Dormouse, served
with an all to familar maddness Darting, darting, darting loose
Within a mist of Dodos and Doorknobs, Cat-er-Pillars lost to smoke
Oh, March I do wonder why a White Rabbit - should wear a Royals cloak
As cats from Cheshire disappear just for seeming fun
And I find myself Falling, falling falling
back up a hole I do believe
I started my falling from
bmackenzie
copyrighted 2009
April 18, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Comments Welcome -
April 18, 2009 at 1:58 pm
I like it, especially the potential metaphor of the first stanza
Although, Alice references win me over rather unfairly. Interesting associated image, as well.
April 18, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Thanks for stopping in Phillip and visiting — Alice is by far one of my favorites and would I too would follow a White Rabbit any day of the week —
your comments are appreciated –
April 18, 2009 at 5:31 pm
I really like your blog, its very nice. I will be back often.
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April 20, 2009 at 5:58 am
I love the last part about falling, it reminds me of the twists and turns life makes that seem to lead us all back to the beginning.
April 20, 2009 at 8:14 am
World, You are so right – just when we think we have it figured out we step into a hole and have to regroup once again — but with that is growth and hopefully a stronger character –
thanks for your comments —
April 22, 2009 at 3:11 pm
nice to be reading your poetry again! Kind of like coming home! cindy
April 26, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Cindy,
It is good to hear from you – I hope that spring is blooming there along the Red River and that the waters are finally down where they belong — thank you as always for your comments and kind words.
April 26, 2009 at 10:15 pm
Yes, I think the ‘beast’ is tamed so long as we have a relatively dry spring! It was amazing, in hindsight to be a part of something so big. I’m afraid it has left me a little less ‘inspired’ in my writing.. but perhaps it will come back to me soon!
As far as blooms… not quite yet… we did escape the SNOW forecasted for tonight, and for THAT I am grateful!!
Peace and care to you!!!
April 27, 2009 at 1:21 pm
delightful! i liked the lines with the repeating words :0)
April 27, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Sojourner, thanks so much for your delightful comment – it is good to hear from you – do not disappear like the Cheshire —
April 28, 2009 at 11:23 am
I love the Cheshire Cat, and I love this poem! Spectacular! It’s weird, but I don’t usually use the word “spectacular” in my everyday speech. For some reason, it’s the first word I think of when I visit your site. It really is spectacular!
The poem sends me into a fantasy world with its twisting, turning language. I love it. That last stanza is an excellent ending. I’m adding this to my list of favorite Wonderland poems.
April 28, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Julie, I too love this Cat and everything Alice – that one man could wrap life up in such a brillant manner – I am so pleased to have lived after him then before him – I can not imagine a life without Wonderland —
Thanks for your kind words about the poem and your sincere falling, falling, falling in love with it –
take care —
April 30, 2009 at 5:41 pm
This is so much fun to read, Barbara. The first poem I’ve read this morning, and it’s already brightened up my day, more than the sun outside could. Thank you.
April 30, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Thank you S.L. and it is so good to hear from you – I have wondered where you have been and prayed all was well with you and you would return.
I am glad I brighten your morning – please do not stay away so long – what is Wonderland without you? — just a dark and empty hole —
blessings