Down The Rabbit Hole

Once upon a time, I fell

Down the Rabbit Hole.

Curious, I edged too close

To the muddy precipice.

Unable to stop myself,

I plunged down, down, down.

Oh, what I found there.

The fall was glorious.

Images flashing by .. so real.

Talking flowers and fading smiles.

Time and no time.

Queens who wish to take my head.

My adventures are legendary.

I drank the Kool-aid and tasted little cakes.

Reveling in the madness,

I went to Tea Parties and played croquet.

I lost my way

Led along by silly caterpillars.

I grew taller, than smaller

Fading away to nothing at times.

I strayed from the paths

And I tasted life fully.

For my curiosity,

I paid a hefty price.

I'm mad now,

But only the best people are.

I imagine up to six impossible things

Before breakfast.

I met the Jabberwocky

Vorpal sword in hand.

Did I beat him in the battle

Fought on the black and white chessboard?

I cannot say.

But I stood my ground.

And raised my sword.

Speaking gibberish with truth and clarity.

Now I see only madness.

Hear only silence.

Have only time.

I'm trapped in the madness

Of the Rabbit Hole.

Or is it the Looking glass now?

Do I wish I'd never

Gazed down into its depths?

Never allowed my curiosity

To take me and venture inside?

Do I wish I'd ignored

The Silly Rabbit who lured me there?

Every day.

But here I remain

Until I can work through the riddle

And climb out into the light.

But the Rabbit Hole

Is now my impossible reality.

It's made me more Curious than ever.