April 10, 2015 
Q: Alice Little why’d
you wander
after rabbit
falling under
lepas lure
was it wonder
or waistcoat watch
that led you yonder?
A: Neither, nor
I tell you plainly
led me forth
it was mainly
rabbit feet
I find them dainty
besides the fact
they’re lucky—ain’t they?
Q: And when below
you quaffed in quarts
abandoned potions
cakes, and tortes
growing tall
and shrinking short
was that prudent
before Queen’s court?
A: I must agree
my judgment failed
when aromas
nose assailed
delightful scents
made senses bail
–excepting cakes
they proved quite stale…
Q: and what about
Mad Hatter’s fest
that you attended
on your quest
empty-handed
was that best
from uninvited
party guest?
A: In retrospect
I should have skipped
the gathering
or brought some dip
but in defense
my ass was kicked
from all that happened
on my trip.
©Karen Robiscoe
the grindstone
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