Alice In Wonder

Alice in Wonder

Alice in wonder, landed a handful
From depths of a dryer eerily playful

Another sock missing, the dryer she’s dissing
A goblin within she fears is hissing

Disgusted by waste, calls Scotland Yard in haste
Thoughts of buying more socks, she repels with distaste

Sherlock investigates, Watson pontificates
No clues can either sleuth contemplate

Stepping through the door, she’s compelled to learn more
But finds herself falling; the dryer has no floor

Through the hole she plunges, a Mad Hatter lunges
And finally all doubt expunges

The rabbit hole clan, before her stands
Socks used as ear warmers looking so grand

So Alice climbs out, with a boost from a mouse
Vowing no more socks in her washer to douse

She’s barefoot now, folks, this is no joke
Sock expenditures had left her broke 


* Entry for  Paula's "Why do dryers eat our socks?"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 8/13/2010 3:27:00 AM
Very funny take on the why socks keep on missing! Haha funny bunnies indeed, cute images pop into mind though, ear warmers indeed! Congrats on your win & thanks for all your comments in my poems, Carolyn--hmm for me there is this very fine line between dreaming & reality, hard to distinguish sometimes when I've crossed that line, just me though...thanks again for your insights--nikko :)
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Date: 8/12/2010 2:56:00 PM
She should try rubbing some old socks with poison ivy a few times and then drying them, that should do the trick! Funny poem Carolyn and congrats on your win!
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Date: 8/12/2010 10:54:00 AM
Congratulations Carolyn on your win in Paula Swanson's contest "How Do I Answer That Question ". Love, Carol
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Date: 8/11/2010 11:47:00 PM
I work in a " no shoes" house..Im always showing up with mis-matched socks..now I know why..the rabbits have them! Well done LNC..love, BG
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Date: 8/11/2010 11:08:00 PM
This is as cute as can be and would be great for a children's book. congratulations on your win. Love,Joyce
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Date: 8/11/2010 9:38:00 PM
congrats on your win Carolyn, love this poem. soon i'm hoping to post my poem, about Alice also. Harry
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Date: 8/11/2010 8:39:00 PM
Congrats on the win, Carolyn
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Date: 8/11/2010 11:31:00 AM
Funny piece Carolyn. I think there are a few poems about socks. It's a mystery as to where socks go to. Good luck in Paula's contest >> James
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Date: 8/9/2010 5:53:00 PM
A delightful read Carolyn, very witty and clever. Good luck in Paula's contest & thanks so much for your kind comments ~ Sharon :)
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Date: 8/9/2010 2:22:00 PM
This is real fun, Carolyn. Washers really do eat socks, but I can't convince my wife of the fact. Why is it the washer never eats the socks with holes in the heels? Love, DAve
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Date: 8/8/2010 9:19:00 PM
this would make a brilliant animated movie, awesome read. good luck in contest. Harry
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Date: 8/8/2010 5:07:00 PM
funny take on the sock and Alice fable. Enjoyed!!
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Date: 8/8/2010 4:03:00 AM
Elementary ! my dear Alice in Blunderland . Clever piece and best of luck in this most unusual contest . Now who painted the Yellowbrick Road ???? ...
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Date: 8/8/2010 1:38:00 AM
Nice twist in th tory Carolyn.Yes azaleas flower early here as well.Rgds Brian
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Date: 8/7/2010 9:43:00 PM
Carolyn love the title, had to laugh while reading this, makes for an awesome way to start my day. Best wishes, love Wilma
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