Wonderland.

 

Welcome to Wonderland said the man with a made-up face.

Remember young man this is not a sad but only a happy place.

As far as the eye could see children just having fun.

Not a single child playing on their own.

The smell of fried doughnuts floating through the air.

Freshly made candy floss sticking to faces and hair.

Huge bowls of ice cream big enough for four children to share.

Enough chips to feed the world still with some to spare.

A parent’s room where the children dropped them off on the way in.

A sign on the wall saying the children are in charge and so no complaining.

Face painters creating so many animals it would make any zoo proud.

Large hand painted signs saying no fighting or biting is allowed.

Miles of tables running down the sides with food from around the world.

All shapes, sizes, whole meals, snacks, hot and cold.

In the middle is an enormous chocolate fountain flowing endlessly

Children holding their hands out collecting the chocolate passionately.

A four-foot popcorn machine continuously spitting fresh popcorn in the air.

Children running around with buckets trying to catch their fair share.

Two slides that look like they are descending from the sky.

With the river of Coca-Cola and strawberry milkshake running down the sides.

A swimming pool filled with French fries and a tomato sauce tap on the side.

A Conveyor of pizza and hamburgers constantly passing by.

Another sign that says this is all magic food you won't put on any weight.

So, eat as much as you want and be happy without delay.

At the end of the day, you hear the man with a made-up face shout.

Thank you for coming to Wonderland, don't forget to collect your parents on the way out.

 

Nataiella July 2024.