Hatter doffs his cap
I wonder if he take it off when he sleeps
His stride is purposeful
I walk behind him
All just a circle and a song
He stops for tea
There is no mouse in the tea pot
Just a strong aroma of leaves and time
He drinks it slowly
No rush
No hurry
I am always busy
Falling down the rabbit hole
Brushing powder from our feet
I will stay a while in the story
It is better there than real
In my mind is a thousand dreams
She holds my hand throughout the night
I will wake up when I am ready
All just a cycle and a story
Take off your hat and speak
But then the magic disappears.
Sadly the magic in our lives ends eventually. That rabbit hole has been a great prompt for your poetry for years Jae that I am always pleased to visit. I think we all have a safe place to go in our writing.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully rendered, Jae! 💖
ReplyDeleteAll life seems a circle for sure, and I had a cup of tea in my poem as well...may this day be your very best...little riding hood.
ReplyDeleteI love that there's no mouse in the teapot! Whew! I love this poem, and hear the sadness in staying in the story because "it is better there than real". This is sweet and poignant, my friend, and really hits me in the heart.
ReplyDeleteThe magic of this fairy-tale dream is palpable; it's more than magic in how it is like a recluse or a safe house to shelter ourselves. "I will wake up when I am ready": it is so evocative, for shutting off is of a dire need sometimes. It's a cycle indeed. Hope the magic lasts longer. :-)
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Oh my. Jae this is wonderful. I love the line: I will stay a while in the story It is better there than real In my mind is a thousand dreams...and the last line is heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteJust an aroma of leaves and time in the teapot is a lovely concept and image.
ReplyDeleteI will wake up when I am ready.
Delay it as long as possible. You wont like it.
"I will stay a while in the story
ReplyDeleteIt is better there than real"
Yes, please. Love this.
I think that staying in the story is just perfect... keep the hat on.
ReplyDeleteJust a cycle and a story. This whole poem is wonderful, but that line, oh yes yes yes!
ReplyDeleteReally liked this
ReplyDeleteEven without the dormouse, stay awhile. In the story, linger while you can. I love this, Jae!
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