Sorry folks, but I’ve been involved in a what is for me – a major construction project, my computer is often buried in junk as I struggle to build a jungle suitable for mom’s chinese water dragon – a lizard who’s space requirements – come to find out – are wildly disperportionate to its relitively small size. I had also recieved an E-mail from a small online publisher who isen’t excepting but seems to be sniffing at the bait. I seasoned my work some more and sent it back. This will continue until a deal is made or a restraining order is issued.
Mean while I managed to complete another fun poem. For those who find it confusing, I’ll state it references the Alice in Wonderland duology – I’ve seen many movies but would really like to read the books –
You live on a rock you think to be flat,
while the moon laughs above you
like a Cheshire cat.
This is the inside,
but where is the out?
Your world is a small one,
and yet you must shout.
Quickly I race
through the loud repetition
and into a hole
in your own superstition.
Your late,
your late,
for a brief chance encounter
with an odd twist of fate.
Should you
dare to venture
around the next bend,
there just might be something
that will make our heads spin.
Like you, I am tired of rushing about.
It’s time
for that clock
to be turned inside out.
How long must we travel
to see something crazy?
The powers that be,
I feel,
have gone lazy.
Look There!
Wonderland waits
through a hole in the air.
Just a skip
and a jump
through a jabberwock’s lair.
We’ll pledge no allegiance
to hope or despair,
for you are the White Rabbit
and I the March Hare.
You live in a world
full of order and rules.
It’s time you skipped off
to a party with fools.
Hats shall be worn
and tea shall be swallowed.
I’ll bring extra chairs.
Just in case
you are followed.
rastelly 
Love your poem, and I love Alice in Wonderland too..
Sounds like you have been busy busy, and Good Luck with the Publishing.. and Love the Rabbit Great Job …. Take care… 🙂
Good to know your still following, and surpised at the quick
response. I’ve been testing the limits of photoshop as an
illistration tool and haven’t been drawing things by hand in a
while. Glad to see you like it.
photoshop or not, its still excellent.. xxx
well the rabbit was a scanned pencil outline –
haven’t figured out curves . . . 🙂
Oooh, that sounds like a great party! Wonderful poem, Rastelly, and its good to hear your voice again. Good luck with everything and come back soon!
I may be posting a continuation of Burlap cat or Oscura, If I can get
a round to it.
Excellent poem, R. Not a big fan of the Alice/Wonderland story, but love the characters and what we can create with them. I have worked on and off with a modern day version of the story. This poem makes me want to slow down a bit…. Thanks for sharing!
Hey where have you been. Thought you quit. The stories are
shear crazyness so there is an endless array of ways to interpret
them. It’s good to see you after such a long time. I’ve decided to
add a third part to my “Burlap Cat” serial – it will be my next post
– it was your gravataur that made me choose a cat over lamb for
the cursed stuffed animal it features – Thanks agin for the visit.
Aawww, thanks. I haven’t quit, but have been really busy with work, parenting, and some writing.
Wonder what you’re writen’ about.
the illustration is fabulous rebecca; loved the poem. its funny, witty and intelligent.
I used a program most people think is for fixing photographs –
Much like I was able to make some crude cartoons with what
mother thought was a video presintation program – sometimes
it pays to investigate every app at your disposal – (in the states
at least), computers often come with some free programs
installed – don’t underestimate them 😉