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I read about this on both Anna and Bekki’s blogs. A poem that needs to be read visually seems appropriate.

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scanned from the People’s Edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll with illustrations by John Tenniel, 1887
(click to enlarge so you can read it)

I love the idea of a vast web of poetry spinning out so do let me know if you post one.

Comments

Comment from Kate
Time: February 2, 2007, 6:52 pm

I liked the idea too, and posted today.

Btw - I’ve really been enjoying reading your blog!

Comment from loribird
Time: February 2, 2007, 7:04 pm

I love that poem! Haven’t thought about it in years - thank you!

Comment from Lyndsey-Jane
Time: February 2, 2007, 8:08 pm

I have that exact book! When I was little I used to read that page all the time - i was fascinated by it! Thanks for bringing back such great childhood memories!

Comment from JulieFrick
Time: February 2, 2007, 8:29 pm

Lovely! Yours is the first concrete poem I’ve seen. I did post one today.

Comment from Ivorette
Time: February 2, 2007, 10:52 pm

Posted today with a verse by Pablo Neruda. Unfortunately something is always lost in the translation, but it still comes off rather beautiful.

Comment from heatherly
Time: February 2, 2007, 11:25 pm

here is a site listing them. i posted one on my page
http://goldpoppy.blogspot.com/2006/01/youre-invited.html

Comment from Inky
Time: February 3, 2007, 4:58 am

I love that poem, and especially because it is so visual. I posted a poem on my blog as well.

Comment from Carie
Time: February 3, 2007, 11:56 am

I haven’t seen that poem in years - I loved it as a child! I’ve posted too and it does seem that the web of poetry stretches far and wide this year! Such a huge mixture of poetry out there its really cool to see what everyone has chosen
Carie

Comment from nush
Time: February 3, 2007, 6:42 pm

I love that illustration, and the book. I posted an e.e. cummings poem.

x

Comment from shadkitty
Time: February 4, 2007, 3:23 am

That’s so great, I recognized it as soon as I saw it, and how nice it was for you to scan it in so that it looks exactly as it does in the book.

:) Great choice

Comment from Martin L
Time: February 4, 2007, 9:39 pm

Hi there!

Just wanted you to know that I’ve put up a link to your site on my new blog, hope that’s ok. Im also working on something using your Ariel lace pattern. If you want, I’ll send you a picture when it’s done.

Comment from Shannon
Time: February 5, 2007, 6:11 am

I have posted a poem today: better late than never. Thanks for telling us about it.

Comment from Pigwotknits
Time: February 5, 2007, 1:30 pm

Ooh, I love Alice. And I loved following the tail too.

Comment from blake
Time: February 7, 2007, 3:23 pm

Have I missed the opportunity to be a test knitter for your lovely Snow White sweater? I would love to participate if it’s not too late! I’m a size 32-34 in.
Ta!

Comment from Janice
Time: February 18, 2007, 9:38 pm

Ooh that brings back memories. Many years ago (before you were born I think) I was in a “rock musical” version of Alice and played the part of the mouse. I sang this poem while the other “creatures” did a dance to illustrate the tale/tail. Ahh, happy days.

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