wOnDeRLaNd, sOuTh

Alice woke with a start from a rather odd dream

and found herself in a new place, it would seem

and pleasant enough though this place may be

she was supposed to be meeting her friends for tea!

She stretched and stood and looked around-

not a single living soul abound!

except..in the distance, where she did gaze

(while shading her eyes from the hot sun ablaze)

There! Is that something, far far off-

are those tiny people? are they playing golf?

toward the wall of gardenias with blooms of bright white

she walked closer to spy a most unusual sight!

"I'm Alice," she said. "And not sure where I am!

I woke up from a nap in this strange land!

I'm supposed to go to the Mad Hatters for tea~

now I am late! Oh please, won't you help me?"

The wee one in pink raised an eyebrow

"Why, you're in Wonderland South, just right now

Poor child, don't labor under duress

I'm Queen of the Roses, and she's the Duchess

we're going to the tea party, more or less-

just now we've been gathering wild things that grow

eggs that hatch hedgehogs and pink flamingos!

But its so hot and we feel a thirst

so we can go get tea too-ah, but first 

in order to travel to the secret place

of the brown shroom

you must take a taste!"

"Hmm, I see," said Alice (though she wasn't convinced)

"a shroom will take me to my tea party friends..

Very well, I spy one under that tree

and late to the Hatters I don't want to be!"

So she took a bite- and what do you know?

she started to tingle and could feel her blood flow

her mind got all jiggly,

she saw nothing but sky~

she was floating in air! she could fly! she could fly!

She flew over trees and found herself descending

in a garden house-her magic flight ending

in a place of colors and noise galore~~~

"Oomph!" she said when her feet hit the floor!

"Hey there! Girl!" said someone,

"who are you looking for?

From where have you come?"

"Er um, hello there..I was invited to tea-

my name is Alice-and who might you be?"

"Well I'm the Mad Hatter, and this one closest to me

is Dormouse, but he's always sleepy~

and that is March Hare-and this, my garden shack 

Do you drop by for a nutritious snack?

There's nice healthy treats and good peeps galore~

Little girl, what the heck are you staring for?"

"Er um, the teacups, she said, "are moving themselves!"

"Those aren't teacups!" said Hatter, "they are magic tea elves!
Just tell them what will quench your thirst~
Pink lemonade? Sweet tea? Somethin' to eat first?"

"Um, just hot tea for me," said Alice, "and a chair..
oh, but where should I sit?
Could I sit with March Hare? "

"No room!" they all said, in unison
Then they moved round the table
again and again
and ended up in the exact same place~
but somehow a new chair
had entered the space!

"Umm,thanks!" said Alice, and took a seat.

"This is quite a curious treat,
and everything is lovely, it's all very grand,
but I think I am in the wrong Wonderland!"

Ah, not Wonderland South? I get the gist
I think she's looking for A Fanciful Twist!

She must be going to Bizarre for tea~
for the Tea {of the costume variety}!

"Ah, yes," said the Duchess
"For V you must show up!
just drink that tea there-
just half a cup!"

"and to the meringue, give a wee little nibble..."

"and take off your gloves in case you do dribble!"

Alice did as she was told 

though it was all so confusing

and watched her toes wiggling

(which they all found amusing)

 but then she was floating 

up up and away!

"Bye Alice!" They cried~

"Ya'll have a nice day!"

She waved goodbye to her southern friends

(and this is almost where the story ends )

she touched down once more

beneath the Tree King

and spied a tiger upon the swing

"Hey there girl! Where the heck have you been?
Your friends have called for you again and again!
Follow the first bread and butterfly you see
down the magic hole
to the Great Tea Party!"

"Thanks for the info!" cried Alice, "I appreciate that!

But, aren't you supposed to be a Cheshire cat?"

"Huh" said the tiger."Arent you sposed to be 7 and blonde?"

"Touche" said Alice.

"Now shoo," said the tiger. "You Begone!"

So Alice found the butterfly.....

and slid down the hole......

To get to this Tea Party is her goal!

and now ♥Dear Reader♥,

this chapter has ended

I'm so glad that you I have befriended!

Let's fly like the wind

as fast as we can

before all treats are gone

at Vanessa's Wonderland !!!!

xoxoxoxo

Comments

[What Happens Next]

Lovely!!
Such a wonderful poem!!

xo Debbie

[cathie]

:) too cute. I adore those card tea party elves.

[Cori. G]

What a darling tale did you weave...I'm sure you have plenty more up your sleeve ;-O!

Mappy Had Dea Tay!!!

xoxo Cori

[shibori girl]

Whoa! I took a bite of that mushroom too, and I feel all tingly and jiggly-giggly ;)

What a lovely assortment of friends at your party - I especially like the lawn flamingos...

Kate

[rochambeau]

Hi Ronda Roo!
What a tale you wove.
Just grand!
Thank you!!
The card people that magically move teacups are my favorite!

Constance

[Carrie]

This is absolutely wonderful! I love your poem-story. :)

Have a lovely time at all the other parties, and thank you so much for stopping by my own adventure!

[Saucy]

Now THAT was a tea party! You put out some amazing props... what effort! I must get myself some stockings like that. I will say to myself they are for Loopy.

You really did an outstanding job! I have you to thank for "hooking me up" to this fun day ;)

[jenn desjardins]

Very sweet..and what a beautiful job you did!

[Heather]

How cute! You even have a half tea cup! Lovely mad tea party :)

[Lori Anderson]

Very cool! And I love the stockings! My son's Kindergarten teacher regularly wore hers all year, and the kids loved them!

I hope you'll stop by my Tea Party and see what I'm decking out all the party-goers in!

[Maggi]

What a beautiful tea party! I loved Alice's story, what wonderful creature she's met today!

You're madly invited to my tea party, I do so hope you'll join me! (unless you already have of course!) :)

[natalea]

this is all just soo fantastic!! love the cards in the cups- great details!! such a fun party- I thoroughly enjoyed myself!
xo natalea

[OohLaLaura]

Oooh....your photos are wonderful. I love the rabbit at the table. I also really like what you did with the 'army of cards'.
-Laura

[deborah]

That was DeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeLightful! Love your yard, love your home, love your little Vanessa darlings! How clever are you with those cards! **blows kisses** Deborah

[two crazy crafters]

Such a fantastic tea party. I couldn't tear myself away! Have a magical weekend! Twyla

[Linda@Lime in the Coconut]

Yet another amazing tea madhatters tea party post! Love it...so creative!

[LiLi M.]

This is just unbelievable! What a poem, what decorations, what creativity up here. This place is magic! Luckily I will not bother you if I stay here a little or long, this blogland is such a magical place and of course I have plenty of TIME. Thanks that you took time to visit me. I think it is so nice to meet you!

[Dina]

Fantastic! Happy Tea Partying to you!

[Chrisy]

Such a sparkling wonderous delightful party you've created here! Love those little tea elves! Thank you so much for having me at your whimsical place. Come on over to my party - if you haven't quietly crept in already....

[Nicole]

great photos! Love em!

[sadira]

What a sweet bunch of tea elves...but they DO make it a bit hard to drink tea when they're running all over the table to and fro...

[Terri]

Nice deck of cards. like none other that I have seen. Love all your friends visiting. Good time had by all!

[karen cox]

This mad hatter tea is brilliant. There are so many favorite parts I don't know where to begin. But I just adore the cards and where oh where did you find a half cup of tea?? I adored this post.

Today was my daughter's High School graduation party. So, just like White Rabbit, I am late for this very important date to visit everyone's tea! I had a wonderful time visiting your blog.

Happy Mad Tea Party, Karen

[a fanciful twist]

OH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those cards, tee heee, the garden picnic the tea house! Oh, you have outdone yourself! And stripey socks and ruffles and and, I am so glad I could make it, albeit very late!

You know my dilemma ;)

Darling ROo, your wonderland south is dreamy dreamy!! Can I come over??? xoxoxo

[Tracey]

What a brilliant tale!
and such a lovely tea!
Thank you so much~
>:0)
Tracey