Truly Madly

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Sun, 23 May 2021
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12 comments
 
I wasn't invited
but I'd like to be there,
at Alice's party
with the March Hare.
 
I should be present
and must insist,
my name is added
to the guests' list.
 
I told all my friends
that I had been
invited to lunch
by the Red Queen
 
but changed my mind
when I later read
that she'd threatened
to cut off my head.
 
When I discovered
she'd been mistaken:
for the Queen of Hearts,
I was much shaken.
 
Lewis Carroll's story
is bound to bamboozle
and it was responsible
for my luncheon refusal.
 
Having lost my chance
I feel only disquiet
that I've to subsist
on a meagre diet.
 
 
 
© Luigi Pagano 2021
Certificate U
Poem
Mutevoli pensieri
Surreal
Humour
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hey! Luigi,

this is a great poem I would aspire to, only wish I'd thought of it myself.

Nice one. yes

Jenny, xx

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

So glad you like it, Jenny. I always try to see a different perspective. Thanks very much for your nice cooment.

Luigi xx

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Sounds like a riddle Luigi are you the mad hatter? Pity you were not invited to your own party. Next year maybe. Why did the red queen want to chop off your head doesn't she like your hat?

& Nolan

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

It is indeed a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma, as Churchill is supposed to have said. We know that it is a mad world, Nolan but we must not allow it to worry us.

Kind regards, Luigi

 

Submitted by Mark Say on

I hope you're getting by OK on that meagre diet.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I can't complain, Mark, now that I have those delicious cherries to round off my meal. Thanks.

Cheers, Luigi smiley

 

Submitted by Penny4athought on

I loved your stepping out of the book and breaking the wall of classic literature with bits added whimsy. Well done Luigi, and well deserved cherries!

Penny4athought

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

A lovely and pleasing feedback, JoAnne, to round off my day.. I really appreciate it.

Luigi

 

Submitted by marandina on

Such a seminal story and enjoyed your entertaining spin on it, Luigi

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Pleased you enjoyed it, Paul. I always try thinking outside of the box

Cheers.yes

 

Submitted by hudsonmoon on

This was a lot of fun, Luigi. You can come to my tea party anytime.

Rich

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Rest assured that I shall accept your hospitality with pleasure if I happen to be in your neighborhood any time, Rich.

Best wishes, Luigi.