I come across a stately tree

With layered, shaggy bark. 

A secret door to other worlds.

Oh, do I dare embark? 

The stairs go down into the depths,

I tremble as I tread.

My wobbly feet, my mouth is dry,

I fear what lies ahead.

A labyrinth within the earth,

A maze beneath the soil.

A myriad of choices

Causes such acute turmoil!

The flame, it shivers scattering light

Upon the pearly rock.

A drip, drip, drip and echoing

Just like a ticking clock.

When suddenly a cavern

Woos me from my dark cocoon.

The crystal chandeliers,

The citrine columns, sharply hewn.

Then without noise a man appears,

His nose is rather long.

He winks and grins, his countenance

Somehow a little wrong.

On silver platter he presents

A charming crown of gold.

The amethysts, the tourmaline,

The sapphires are so bold!

I look into his eager eyes,

I feel my pulse, it quicken.

I lay the jewels upon my head,

A gown upon me's slidden.

'Why princess, I must bow to you

And take you to my king.

An honored guest, you are so blessed,

He'd love to hear you sing!'

My candlelight, he blows it out

And leads me t'wards a tunnel.

His gas lit lamp sways squeakily,

His gait ungainly shuffle.

We round the bend and oh what spread

Before us tempts our palates!

Souffles and sauces, salmon steaks,

Crisp bread with soup of carrot.

The silvery spoons, the goblets strewn

Upon the silken cloth.

Round bowls of sweets, tall jars of blooms,

The caviar like froth.

I curtsy to His Majesty,

My face a little flushed.

His eyes are dark, his lips are full,

He's pining for my trust.

'Sit down my dear, what have we here,

A darling little hand.'

I'm hypnotized, he warms my blood,

Am I in wonderland?