A Poem about Alice in Wonderland (1988 film) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
This morning I read a post that included phrases from Lewis Carrol’s book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Thanks to Bel’ Occhio’s Blog for your post as it provided me inspiration to write the poem below.
Simply hearing the name Alice brought back memories. I traveled back many years to my childhood, when I read the book several times.
This is christyb, talking with Alice.
When Alice Grows Up
Oh Alice!
Why did you not warn me
Of the rabbit hole I would fall into,
That soiled my knees as much as my spirit?
Tell me Alice:
Did you know about the nasty Queen
(I met her too)
Who put down my spirit and added weights to my heart?
Dear sweet Alice,
How did you do it,
Making friends along your journey
Even though you did not know when you would return home?
Were you sacred at that Tea Party,
As creatures around you spoke without borders,
Or did you simply live in the moment
And enjoy conversation and nature around you?
If you are an adult now, dear Alice,
I hope you know I envy you
For your clean dress and innocent eyes
That are always open for the next adventure.
I take your journey and liken it to my own,
The door-lined hallways that await my next corner,
And the fear of being late
(I understand, White Rabbit!).
I wish myself happy, adult Alice,
Happy as you were after you woke up,
For my journey is not a dream
But I can create a happy ending for it, if I try.
© 2013 Christy Birmingham
Growin’ Up – Bruce Springsteen Music Video
Beautiful.. I loved it how you ended the poem in a positive note.
Thank-you Howanxious for your support!
I can only echo the first comment.
Thank-you Cynthia. Happy Friday
I loved this poem and haven’t thought of this book since I was a little girl, but had a 1st edition copy that was my mom’s that I read it on for the first time. Thanks for sharing and bringing memories back
So glad to bring back nice childhood memories for you too Janine xx
Christy I admit to still reading Alice in Wonderland – every once in a while. I love how it inspired you to write this delightful and thoughtful poem. It inspired me to make SOUP! Just goes to show – you can take the writer out of the chef, but you can’t take the chef out of the writer.
I think about writing and often wake in the night to make notes. I dream about food and wake in the morning to cook. No wonder I’m tired!!
Hehe, it’s funny how a book can inspire soup and also a poem! Glad you like my take on it
Christy…I love…love…love…this one! So fun and yet it says so much. Well done!
Jane! Your feedback is great to have!
This a really good poem. Keep up the good work. And remember “one pill makes you bigger and one pill makes you small but the pill that mother gives does nothing at all.” Grace Slick
Thanks for stopping by and taking a walk with Alice and I!
Ahh…growing up. Curiouser and curiouser.
Indeed Alice, the curiosity begins…
I too traveled back through your ingenious poem Christy.
Glad to have you along for the travels Veronica xx
Craziness! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this poem Christy! In my opinion (my non-poet self) this is your best poem I nave read! It’s fun and tragic all in one.
Thanks Heather! Wow, your favorite one? Awesome
well you know how I adore Alice! She’s the stee-AR of my Fairy Hive Series–such fun she is to work with, too. You have done an awesome interpretation of adult looking through the glass at child memory–and I dig your metaphors, too. The weights the Queen added is a great spin on the original, as is the open eyes to adventure. Hard to keep idealism, but so worth it! Brava!
Thanks for your wonderful, thoughtful comment here Karen! I just love the way you write as well so great to hear your opinions on this piece. Hugs.
Excellent poem and I love the message, Christy! Nicely done!!!
Thank-you TT, great to see you here!
love it
always loved alice 
xxx
nice positive spin
Thank-you Cat! Oh Alice
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!!!!!!!! XO
And sending those XO’s back to you C!
received and sent like a boomerang xx
I could so identify with this. Wonderful poem! You’re awesome!
Awe! Cyndi, thanks for the great compliments!
What a really cool poem. I really liked this and your take on Alice in Wonderland.
Thank-you Stacy! I had fun with this one.
Another great one from you Christy.
Thanks TZM! It was fun to create it.
Christyb, you are SO creative. What a great poem–you have such a unique way of looking at everything, even White Rabbits…”:)
Thanks Raymond for noticing the uniqueness. I value your opinion and wonderful to see you here!
Christy when we step into the rabbit hole it can be frightening, unless friends reach out to grab us and show us the way through. It is always just one step, sometimes small steps but one step at time. I want to give you this one:
Awe, thanks Val! I hadn’t seen this version with Carrie and the children. How wonderful, I am smiling now. xx
Haha hope that’s a good ‘hmmm’
Loved it, Christy, and your positive spin at the end! And I just came from Virginia’s blog and printed out the recipe! What a coincidence! Have a great weekend!
We are following some great sites Lauren and happy to be connected. Sending love!
A very original poem and a lot of fun. Glad to have come across your blog.
Thanks, and great to have you around the table here Balladofthebee!
What a great idea, and fun! Love the poem and the sentiment. Makes me want to read Alice in Wonderland again
Yes Rachael, I say we both give the book another read
Your pome reminded me of the happy memories of reading the story!! thanks!
P.s. I run a blog on little poems too, do drop by some time and let me know your thoughts, if any.. cheers!
Thanks Stuti and glad you have fond memories of Alice!