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Drink Me

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“It's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.” – Alice
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“Begin at the beginning,” the King said, very gravely, “and go on till you come to the end: then stop.” – The King of Hearts
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“You take the blue pill—the story ends... You take the red pill—you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes." – Morpheus, The Matrix

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A Sam Scott poem:
15th May 2025
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I often think In darker times It's pointless toil Creating rhymes For what do rhymes Achieve, and such? Perfection strives For words to clutch Some faint idea Some headlocked chat - It smiles, then fades Like Cheshire Cat Chasing thought Down rabbit hole Succeed or fail No heads will roll From bitter world To jammy tart Where sweetness lives In printed heart No grumpy queen No neckline threats Beguiling words This soul begets Perhaps, in time Simplistic notion Can be transformed With the right potion Perhaps, if time Allows, we will Through heartfelt words Our dreams fulfill

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Crystol Woods

Date: 5/29/2025 7:36:00 PM

Sam this is awesome...I do enjoy a good rhyme and flow! And the message is very deep and thoughtful. Something to read and meditate on more than once I'm sure. I'm going to fav so I can do just that! I love the connection to wonderland as well! It's this you doing the reading? Xo

Crystol Woods
Date: 5/31/2025 1:57:00 AM

You have a wonderful reading voice! I agree with the back ground noise, perfect! Xo

Sam Scott
Date: 5/29/2025 11:26:00 PM

Hi Crystol - big thanks for stopping by.. what lovely comments so appreciated x Yes, I am reading. On this occasion I was outside in the sunshine so there are children playing nearby. I was going to re-record but liked the playful ambience. It seemed to suit the mood. Bless you S:) x

Ink Empress

Date: 5/23/2025 11:21:00 AM

Dear sam, i love the theme youv gone for and how well youv written this in such a clean and concise manner which flows also in such an evocative rhythm. I love the quotes on top and the picture youv used and the subtle wordplay too here is beautiful! I especially love “ Perhaps, if time Allows, we will Through heartfelt words Our dreams fulfill” stunning! Heartfelt and gives that introspective touch too to your poem, very sincere poem, well delivered! Pleasure reading! Sending you light always

Sam Scott
Date: 5/25/2025 12:32:00 AM

Well, my Inky pal, that warms my heart. Thank you. You light up the dismal corners and inspire constantly! Your kindness is always, always appreciated. Blessings to you dear Ink S:) xx

Speaks Volumes

Date: 5/20/2025 4:52:00 PM

Carroll's amazing story instilled the notion of imagination in me when I was a child. Until having it read to me over many nights, I remember thinking that Mum was reading it wrong. It made no sense to me as a tiny tot who was taught to always tell the truth and never make things up. The story opened up a world where vivid imagination ruled!

Sam Scott
Date: 5/21/2025 6:27:00 AM

It is funny how the imagination is inspired by the absurdity (apparent) of the story.. I used to make up impromptu stories for the kids at bedtime, just free-style non-sense, but I incorporated characters they knew and recognised - including themselves. They can STILL remember some of those crazy stories some 10+ years later. We (my brother and I) used to have the Alice in Wonderland on a 33 1/3 LP vinyl and I discovered it clearing out Mum and Dad's house. The story, the voices, the madness - clear as day. I have never read the book. Perhaps I should drop down that rabbit hole. Lovely to hear from you and thank you for your kindness. Blessings S:) xx

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/20/2025 5:03:00 PM

Yes I have had moments where poetry seemed unproductive, and time wasting, but its proved more successful to me than the most learned psychiatrist could be. A release from reality, a foundation of self awareness, a creativity that knows no bounds! Your poem "Drink me" is genius. It wraps up reality in a tiny parcel and coats it with the imagination that we all need in our lives, and presents it with an offer that few could refuse. Love it. A fave for me Sam.

Sam Scott

Date: 5/16/2025 2:50:00 AM

At the heart of both Wonderland and The Matrix is a metaphor for awakening from the sleep of conformity—whether through dreams, riddles, or pills. Both Alice, in the book, and Neo, in the Matrix film, leave behind familiar worlds to confront strange truths that ultimately lead to greater self-awareness. Both stories have intriguing parallels, striking imagery and philosophical statements on the culture of the day.

Speaks Volumes
Date: 5/24/2025 9:14:00 AM

Hmmm I also used to make up crazy stories for my kids using theirs and other familiar names for the characters. Weeks (maybe months) later they would request the same story, and wow I was in trouble if my memory deviated from the original. Great minds, eh Sam? Cheers... from Wen

Sam Scott

Date: 5/16/2025 2:27:00 AM

Author Notes: Carroll first called the story “Alice’s Adventures Under Ground.” He later revised and expanded it for publication, and it became Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. He even hand-illustrated the original version before John Tenniel was brought in as illustrator. Lewis Carroll, born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was a mathematics lecturer at Oxford University. His profound understanding of logic and structure is evident in the whimsical yet precise nature of his narratives.

Sam Scott
Date: 5/16/2025 2:34:00 AM

The White Rabbit, perpetually concerned about being late, serves as the catalyst for Alice's adventure. His anxious demeanor and the motif of time he introduces highlight the pressures of societal expectations and the relentless march of time. Following him down the rabbit hole signifies a departure from the structured world into one of unpredictability and self-discovery.

Sam Scott
Date: 5/16/2025 2:27:00 AM

The expression “mad as a hatter” predates Carroll’s book. It came from the mercury poisoning common among 19th-century hat makers, which caused tremors and erratic behavior (now called “mad hatter syndrome”). Carroll’s Hatter isn’t just eccentric—he’s a satire of Victorian social norms and nonsensical etiquette. Much of Wonderland is about shifting identity: Alice literally changes size, forgets who she is, and faces creatures with strange rules. This reflects the uncertainty of growing up—something Victorian children rarely had freedom to explore.