Featured Review on this writing by Jeff Bezaire

"A wonderful Wonderland chapter! You do a great job of stirring the chaos when it needs stirring and calming things a bit to give us a break. It creates an impassioned whirlwind that sows the story together well - leap-frogging between tones, but always keeping the Wonderland mood. Excellent!
I do enjoy the king's time in this story too. It's one thing adaptations never do is provide proper stage time for certain characters - the Gryphon and Mock Turtle, as well as the King of Hearts and the Knave are always overlooked. And the king has a sizeable role in all of this. I love that you've paid true respect to the original story, and for those of us who haven't read the story (or all of it), you capture the essence of each character.
Though this poetic compilation essentially summarizes the story, as poetry is not intended to do what tales do, you give enough detail, dialogue and character depth, while also paying tribute to each scene to make this feel like a true alternate version of the story as purposed by Carroll himself. This honestly, in my opinion, would make a great adaptation for mass production by Wonderland's copyright holders. Whether you seek them out or not, just know that your tribute to Lewis Carroll's work is stellar! It belongs on shelves alongside his!
I can't wait for Through the Looking Glass! I've never read the story and only know of pieces of it, so that'll be a fresh adventure."

Madness Poems From Wonderland

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A book of poems inspired by the original 'Alice In Wonderland' books, written by Lewis Carroll. Cover designed by Booksie member Markie Bee, https://www.booksie.com/users/markie-bee-223538

Poetry poems alice wonderland lewis-carroll

Chapter 1 (ver.1)

Out For A Walk

Submitted: May 07, 2018

Out For A Walk It’s a beautiful day to go for a walk, to soak up a bit of the sun. I’m so sick of being ... Read Chapter

Chapter 2 (ver.1)

A Curious Creature

Submitted: May 07, 2018

A Curious Creature. I’m really not certain, it seems quite strange, this curious creature that comes within ... Read Chapter

Chapter 3 (ver.1)

The Sky, It Drops Away.

Submitted: May 07, 2018

The Sky, It Drops Away. I don’t remember jumping, nor a push or shove, but suddenly it seems to me the sky i... Read Chapter

Chapter 4 (ver.1)

Doorways

Submitted: May 08, 2018

Doorways Expecting some bruises, expecting to hurt, I open my eyes and I’m covered in dirt. I am not inj... Read Chapter

Chapter 5 (ver.1)

'Drink Me'

Submitted: May 08, 2018

‘Drink Me’ Something else has now appeared up upon the table with the words, ‘Drink Me’ writte... Read Chapter

Chapter 6 (ver.1)

Teardrops Fall

Submitted: May 09, 2018

Teardrops Fall These tears are pouring down my face, I try to wipe them, there’s no space. All I can do is let t... Read Chapter

Chapter 7 (ver.1)

A Motley Bunch

Submitted: May 09, 2018

A Motley Bunch Eventually I’m washed up, on a bank I land, find myself sitting on grass instead of on the sa... Read Chapter

Chapter 8 (ver.1)

Dinah's Diner

Submitted: May 10, 2018

Dinah’s Diner Suddenly I find myself missing my pet cat; I never thought about it before I expressed that. ... Read Chapter

Chapter 9 (ver.1)

Not My Name!

Submitted: May 11, 2018

Not My Name! I hear a voice that’s calling out, I think it’s aimed at me; but there is confusion, can the ... Read Chapter

Chapter 10 (ver.1)

Not Fair!

Submitted: May 11, 2018

Not Fair! I’m guessing that this is the house, that this is the right place; ‘W. Rabbit’ is the name on a pl... Read Chapter

Chapter 11 (ver.1)

Puppy-Dog Eyes

Submitted: May 12, 2018

Puppy-Dog Eyes Such a pair of deep, sad eyes ‘I’m miserable’, they say. ‘I want someone to talk to me; ... Read Chapter

Chapter 12 (ver.1)

Contradicted

Submitted: May 12, 2018

Contradicted Another pair of eyes I see, my own I give a wipe; for I cannot quite trust them perhaps it’s sm... Read Chapter

Chapter 13 (ver.1)

Right, Right? Or Left?

Submitted: May 12, 2018

Right, Right? Or Left? I snap off a tiny piece, but really I don’t know which will make me smaller and which... Read Chapter

Chapter 14 (ver.1)

Footman, One And Two

Submitted: May 13, 2018

Footman, One And Two Getting near to the house, a figure I do spy, and when the door it opens, another I do sp... Read Chapter

Chapter 15 (ver.1)

Pepper!

Submitted: May 13, 2018

Pepper! Straight into the kitchen, the smoke is in a cloud, there’s something here that’s odd and also ver... Read Chapter

Chapter 16 (ver.1)

Chatting With Cheshire

Submitted: May 16, 2018

Chatting With Cheshire. Up there in the branches of that tall tree, look, there is Cheshire smiling at me. ... Read Chapter

Chapter 17 (ver.1)

Madness

Submitted: May 16, 2018

Madness If I’m going to stay a while, I think I’ll take a seat. It seems that I have walked for hours and ... Read Chapter

Chapter 18 (ver.1)

The Right Path

Submitted: May 17, 2018

The Right Path. Which way to go? Which path to take? Decision time, it’s make or break. I really don’t... Read Chapter

Chapter 19 (ver.1)

Civility

Submitted: May 17, 2018

Civility It’s not without some trepidation, that I continue going forwards; a sight catches my eye and stops ... Read Chapter

Chapter 20 (ver.1)

Say What You Mean!

Submitted: May 17, 2018

Say What You Mean! They seem to accept my presence, for the tea they turn to sipping, this really is just so bizar... Read Chapter

Chapter 21 (ver.1)

A Matter Of Time

Submitted: May 20, 2018

A Matter Of Time I wonder what the time is so the Hatter takes a watch from out his pocket that a further puzz... Read Chapter

Chapter 22 (ver.1)

Story Time!

Submitted: May 20, 2018

Story Time! The dormouse is still snoozing "Wake up you lazy mouse and regale us with a story or with this tea... Read Chapter

Chapter 23 (ver.1)

The Garden Beckons

Submitted: May 20, 2018

The Garden Beckons I wander off, I wander out, I’m kind of lost, there is no doubt. When there it is ... Read Chapter

Chapter 24 (ver.1)

White To Red

Submitted: May 20, 2018

White To Red I wander out into this world, a garden so delightful, before something distracts me, a sight that... Read Chapter

Chapter 25 (ver.1)

A Procession

Submitted: May 21, 2018

A Procession Let me be honest and make a confession, I’ve never seen anything like this procession. Firs... Read Chapter

Chapter 26 (ver.1)

"Do You Play?"

Submitted: May 21, 2018

“Do You Play?” The Queen’s had enough, she’s wanting a game, no time for wasting so forgets the blame;... Read Chapter

Chapter 27 (ver.1)

The Duchess

Submitted: May 25, 2018

The Duchess "The cat,” I dare to interject, "to the Duchess does belong.” A guard is sent to fetch her and... Read Chapter

Chapter 28 (ver.1)

Return To Play

Submitted: May 25, 2018

Return To Play. The Queen’s removed the Duchess, but the Queen intends to stay, she wants to get back to the gam... Read Chapter

Chapter 29 (ver.1)

Going With Gryphon

Submitted: May 26, 2018

Going With Gryphon The Queen decides upon my escort, who is it going to be? She’s walking with some purpose ... Read Chapter

Chapter 30 (ver.1)

Education

Submitted: May 26, 2018

Education Mock Turtle’s eyes, they’re full of tears, he clears his throat, more tears appear. “Once,... Read Chapter

Chapter 31 (ver.1)

The Lobster Dance

Submitted: June 01, 2018

The Lobster Dance Mock Turtle gives a sad groan, lifts a flapper to his eye; he finds himself just choked by sobs,... Read Chapter

Chapter 32 (ver.1)

Whiting

Submitted: June 01, 2018

Whiting There follows a discussion about which of them should sing, they come to an agreement although I did n... Read Chapter

Chapter 33 (ver.1)

The Court

Submitted: June 02, 2018

The Court. This court it seems is one that is a right regal royal affair; for at the front the King and Queen ... Read Chapter

Chapter 34 (ver.1)

The Trial Gets Under Way

Submitted: June 02, 2018

The Trial Gets Under Way The King settles himself on his throne; "Herald, read the accusation!” White Rabbit’s... Read Chapter

Chapter 35 (ver.1)

Twinkle Time

Submitted: June 02, 2018

Twinkle Time From my safe position, I can see the King is mad, and the Hatter being frightened to me is rather... Read Chapter

Chapter 36 (ver.1)

Oh, No. Not Her!

Submitted: June 02, 2018

Oh, No. Not Her! "Call the second witness!” I wonder who it will be, I turn around in my seat quite eager no... Read Chapter

Chapter 37 (ver.1)

The Jury Box

Submitted: June 08, 2018

The Jury Box I rise up on to my feet forgetting my full height, it really was an accident and not done out of ... Read Chapter

Chapter 38 (ver.1)

More To Come

Submitted: June 08, 2018

If you want to see the verse that the White Rabbit reads, check it out in the original Alice in Wonderland, or message me.
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Chapter 39 (ver.1)

Not A Jot Of Sense

Submitted: June 10, 2018

Not A Jot Of Sense Finally there’s silence, a deadly kind of hush; maybe I’m deluded but he finished in a ... Read Chapter

Chapter 40 (ver.1)

All Imagination?

Submitted: June 10, 2018

All Imagination? My eyes, they spring wide open as I wake up with a jump, my pulse is all around the place as ... Read Chapter

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Recent Comments

Jeff Bezaire

Comment | 30 words

Mon, May 7th, 2018 1:49pm

I'm loving it already! I'm sad that Nursery Crimes is coming to an end, but I cannot wait to experience this adventure! :D
A wonderful start to a Wonderland adventure!

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Comment | 39 words

Mon, May 7th, 2018 1:54pm

So glad you liked the first one. This book will more or less follow the original story-line only in poems. After that I'm planning a trilogy set in a very different Wonderland. Thanks for giving this a read, Jeff.

Dr. Acula

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Mon, May 7th, 2018 3:03pm

I will be reading this !

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Comment | 29 words

Tue, May 8th, 2018 12:52am

Thanks, Doc. This one will more or less stick to the plots of the originals but hopefully I'll be able to make the poems a bit weird and entertaining!

Maia Stone

Comment | 62 words

Mon, May 7th, 2018 11:21pm

I haven't logged in at Booksie for a while due to so much schoolwork. I've been so stressed for the past months but I put on my socks, made hot cocoa, and checked out what I missed. I'm so glad this is the first one I read. I can't wait to read the rest of this book, Hulla! I'm happy now. :D

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Comment | 10 words

Tue, May 8th, 2018 12:56am

Thanks so much, Maia. I hope you enjoy the rest!

Mike S.

Comment | 3 words

Tue, May 8th, 2018 9:57am

Excellent beginning, Hull!

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Comment | 28 words

Tue, May 8th, 2018 10:02am

Thanks, Mike. Don't tell anyone but I'd never read the original until starting on this. I think it will end up having a lot of poems in it.

Donald Harry Roberts

Comment | 5 words

Tue, May 8th, 2018 10:48am

have fun on your adventure

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Comment | 31 words

Tue, May 8th, 2018 10:53am

I love going to Wonderland, DH, but this time the poems are going to revolve around the original books. I hope you enjoy at least some of them!
Thanks for reading!

Sue Harris

Comment | 18 words

Tue, May 8th, 2018 2:07pm

A great start to the world of fairy-tales, Hully. I loved this and it promises so much more!

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Comment | 26 words

Wed, May 9th, 2018 2:17am

This will be poems following the plot of the original Alice books, Sue. I've never read them before so I'll be writing them as I read.

M. A. Yacone

Comment | 14 words

Thu, May 10th, 2018 10:17pm

This has me excited to read more. I'm such the sucker for Alice-esque material!

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Comment | 31 words

Fri, May 11th, 2018 12:50am

Really? Well, I hope you enjoy this. I've never read the originals but have loved all the spin-offs. I hope I don't disappoint.
Thanks so much for giving this a read.

Katilly

Comment | 4 words

Sat, May 19th, 2018 11:57pm

A very creative poem!

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Comment | 2 words

Sun, May 20th, 2018 2:39am

Thanks, Katilly.

Markie Bee

Comment | 19 words

Fri, May 25th, 2018 2:43pm

Ah! I see what you are doing. Very clever. I'm going to like these bite size trips to Wonderland

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Comment | 12 words

Fri, May 25th, 2018 3:51pm

Thanks for reading, Marnie Bee. I'd love it if you enjoyed this.

Holmesy

Comment | 12 words

Tue, July 24th, 2018 5:18am

I love your choice of words to follow, i feel i must

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Comment | 6 words

Tue, July 24th, 2018 10:07am

Thanks, Holmesy. Glad you liked it.

ElleEverAfterDee

Comment | 46 words

Thu, August 2nd, 2018 1:43pm

I'm a huge fan of Alice in wonderland. I liked how innocent the poem turned into, like a typical walk for her, then a spark of excitement, something intrigues her to follow something fascinating. I'm curious of what leads her to a not so ordinary day.

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Comment | 33 words

Thu, August 2nd, 2018 1:46pm

Thank you so much for reading. This is a poetic retelling of the original version and has been approved of by the Lewis Carroll society. I hope you'll read more and enjoy it!