drawing "Her Name Is Alice" by - Steven Hughes (Michigan)

her name is Alice

Alice
            ALICE
turn off the music
come
           downstairs

 

the mad hatter
ain’t so bad
if you drink your tea
and take your meds
the queen of hearts
won’t chop off your head

Alice are you feeling quite small
remember
“the ones mother gives you
don’t do anything at all”

 

Alice
            ALICE
turn off the music
come
            downstairs

 

the trash needs to be taken
before the dump closes
we don’t want to end up in jail
when the turkey needs basting

Alice
we hear you singing
the chorus in 2 part harmony

“you can get anything you want at Alice’s restaurant”

Arlo has left
the restaurant closed
and you’re up there
in your robe

 

Alice
dear Alice
why do you stare
there is no one out there
he’s not coming back

 


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