So I love to break up gallery posts with entertainment I find perfect in one way or another.

The Mad Hatter … A Short Story was written by my friend over at Rethinking Life. Somehow it hits with a strange lovely chord, encouraging me to share it with you. It might seem a bit long, but it’s a story, you know. 

I encourage you to check out her blog sometime. You’ll have a pleasant ride.

 

The Mad Hatter .. A Short Story

 

it was a day like any other
at least that’s what I thought
the Rabbit was late
but that was nothing new
the table was set
the tea was hot
and it was just a matter of time
before the party would begin
then I saw him
running
watch held in his paw
spectacles
sliding down his white face
yelling
I’m here
I’m here
I smiled
happy to see him
he was always so well dressed
he said he was sorry for being late
and gave many reasons
for his tardiness
but my attention was drawn
to someone
walking down the path
toward us
it was a girl
she came to a stop
I waved her forward
in invitation
to join us
she curtsied
and sat down
she said she was rather hungry
and gulped down a cup of tea
then smiled and said
thank you so very much
she was beautiful
the way sunshine is beautiful
and I instantly saw the many hats
I could make for her
that would bring out
the color of her eyes
the Rabbit meantime
was explaining the layout
of  Wonderland
drawing on the tablecloth
and bent over his work
with great intensity
she followed his every word
pointing and asking questions
but the sound in my head
had been turned off
as I thought of blue felt
feathers
ribbons
and beading
yes
it had to be blue
then somehow the mouse
was rolling across the table
and the girl was apologizing
for waking him up
suddenly
embolden by my thoughts
I stood and said
I shall make for you
the most beautiful hat
that has ever been created
the girl smiled
thanked me in the most glorious way
then said she didn’t wear hats
I felt as if I had been stabbed through the heart
I felt the color drain from my face
she didn’t wear hats
but then
just before I fainted
she said
I meant to say that I didn’t wear hats
because I never found anyone who could make
the perfect one
I was instantly revived
my heart started beating once again
and I fell madly in love
with the girl sitting at our table
right about then
the cat showed up
well
his grin appeared
the girl handled things quite well
and in the end
the Cheshire stopped disappearing
stood on the table in front of her
and politely introduced himself
the girl accepted his introduction
and said that her name was Alice
which quickly became
the most wonderful name
in all of Wonderland
then she put out her hand
and the cat put his paw on her palm
some kind of deal had just been made
but I’m not sure what it was
we had more tea
and the most delicious
chocolate cake
filled with fresh strawberries and cream
Alice gently placed the mouse
back into his teapot and wished him
the happiest of dreams
far too soon
I was forced to return to my work
the Rabbit was explaining that we had duties
to attend to
I said my sad goodbyes
and promised to have her perfect hat finished soon
she smiled
thanked me and touched my arm
the Rabbit said
that’s all fine and good
but what are we going to do with her
we can’t let her just wander around
it’s far too dangerous
Alice said
she would just go wherever he was going
and that ended the conversation
rather quickly
I watched them walk away
already longing
to see her again
a human
in Wonderland
if that could happen
there was no end to the possibilities
but those thoughts
would have to wait
the only thing that mattered
at the moment
was the perfect blue hat