“Why IS a raven like a writing desk?” Perhaps a riddle worth contemplating. I think it has something to do with “black as ink” but would love to hear YOUR answer while we celebrate our unbirthdays. However, if you are looking for your basketball, it’s not here…sorry, no need to be RUDE.
The mad hatter’s question NEVER gets answered at the progressive tea party, not by ALICE nor the march hare. Yes, wonderland is full of unsolved riddles, supposes the POET, who came here quite by accident in alice’s pocket. Incidentally, said “poet” arrived in february, not march, anyway.
Is this blog titled “poet in her pocket” OR “poem in yours”? It can all be QUITE confusing, considering the allusion to and illusion of mr. lewis carroll himself. Of course, ingesting pills is NOT necessary for living in a dormouse’s dream. You only need to use your imagination, dear, but sipping TEPID tea helps.
riddle me in march
red hat, purple poetry
sipping chai tea dreams
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a poem in my pocket 
Apr 07, 2026 @ 19:51:55
This was a delight to read, Lynn!
Apr 08, 2026 @ 17:46:02
Thank you, Sara…glad you enjoyed it!
Mar 31, 2026 @ 19:01:27
there’s nothing like spotting a raven… but tepid tea i cannot do
Mar 31, 2026 @ 21:11:31
It’s the worst way to drink tea but i’ve had my share…
Mar 31, 2026 @ 09:40:36
ooh, mad! The more I read the madder and madderer it gets in here. Will it be better in April!? I hope so. Maddest!
Mar 31, 2026 @ 21:09:37
I think there once was a movie titled, “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World!” And tomorrow is for April Fools…ha, ha
Mar 31, 2026 @ 22:14:31
Funny. I don’t know movies. But I can tell madness when I see it. Your words are beautiful my friend.
I’m afraid I didn’t know the hare and that tea scene like everyone else so I googled. What madness! I stayed up writing something until a very indecent hour this morning. Please come to read it. Dear Lynn. 🙇🏻♀️
Mar 31, 2026 @ 08:20:37
i think you have a riddle in there somewhere but i can’t quite see it
Mar 31, 2026 @ 08:27:15
i cannot tell what i do not know 😉
Mar 31, 2026 @ 05:14:13
I love that you explored the riddle in your haibun, Lynn. A lot of the riddles are ‘solved’ in the Annotated Alice. I lost my copy in the many house moves, but it’s all very interesting. I recently listened to a podcast all about Lewis Carroll and Alice, which was an eye-opener. And we have two poets who regularly contribute to dVerse prompts with Alice themed poems and blogs.
Mar 31, 2026 @ 08:13:51
I think Annotated Alice would be a helpful volume to peruse over tea. And some might say you have to be slightly “mad” to be a poet?! I always appreciate your comments here, Kim.
Mar 31, 2026 @ 08:44:26
My pleasure, Lynn.
Mar 31, 2026 @ 00:01:46
A delightful combination of words and adventures – Jae
Mar 31, 2026 @ 08:07:02
Appreciate you stopping by my tea party, Jae 🙂
Mar 30, 2026 @ 17:52:35
Luv this quaint haibun, Lynn
Thanks for dropping by my blog
much love
Mar 30, 2026 @ 17:56:53
Thanks for reading my ramblings, Gillena!
Mar 30, 2026 @ 17:31:28
In Celtic tradition (Lewis Carroll being
English) Ravens are guides to the
spiritual realm. They represent a bridge
between life and death, and act as a
symbol of personal metamorphosis.
Perhaps that’s how the author saw his
own personal relationship with his ink
stained writing desk?
Mar 30, 2026 @ 17:56:08
Personal metamorphosis…i like that interpretation, David. Thanks for sharing!
Mar 30, 2026 @ 17:16:14
Lynn, I got a big smile of your riffing off of my poem and the Carroll riddle. Curiouser and curiouser.
Mar 30, 2026 @ 17:54:27
Thanks, Lisa…glad you liked it. 🙂
Mar 30, 2026 @ 18:06:52
You’re welcome.