by Carla Joy Martin
Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland, wrote a poem called “Jabberwocky,” that tells of a monster called the “frumious Bandersnatch.” This poem is about a similar creature. Beware, my dear, The frumious Bandersnatch! The famous bait and switch! The one who begs and woos, So sweet and so solicitous. Sings your praises To the moon, Kisses your earlobes, Makes you swoon, Tempts and teases, Gives gifts and pleases, Until he thinkses That he has you Where he wants you -- Then SNATCH! He takes your freedom, Clips your wings, Criticizes your every move, Insidiously, he is so smooth. Weaves his will in and over yours, Closes windows, shuts the doors. Takes and takes Until there is no more. Run, my dear, I do implore, For he will try to swallow you Evermore!
Carla Joy Martin is a poet, pastel artist and piano instructor. After living in New York, Scotland and Pasadena, she has now resided in Bakersfield for thirty-five years. Carla enjoys promoting the arts in Bakersfield. She hosts the Dukes Memorial Concerts as well as co-hosts the First Friday Open Mic Nights with Portia Choi.