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Hairesy
Dark brown mane speckled gray
each melanin depleted strand
not simply evincing age
but observable symbols,
medals of valor
awarded for perseverance
amid trials, pain, and grief
merit marks of intense ecstasy
every patch of silvery hair
containing wisdom
sage advice
born of and nurtured by
lived experiences
each melanin depleted strand
not simply evincing age
but observable symbols,
medals of valor
awarded for perseverance
amid trials, pain, and grief
merit marks of intense ecstasy
every patch of silvery hair
containing wisdom
sage advice
born of and nurtured by
lived experiences
Published 19th May 2021
Author's Note
This piece is inspired by LunaGreyhawks recent poem, "Haircut,"(https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/419694-haircut/)
It compelled me to contemplate my own gray hairs and what they mean to me. The only thing I despise about gray hair is the wiriness and that it seems to have a penchant for disheveling misbehavior...like me actually. 😏😉
It compelled me to contemplate my own gray hairs and what they mean to me. The only thing I despise about gray hair is the wiriness and that it seems to have a penchant for disheveling misbehavior...like me actually. 😏😉
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20th May 2021 00:02am
"nurtured by
lived experiences"
Makes life sound so loving... I've heard "she's a bitch and then you die." lol.
I enjoyed your write.
lived experiences"
Makes life sound so loving... I've heard "she's a bitch and then you die." lol.
I enjoyed your write.
20th May 2021 5:36am
Thank you, Lj. I am glad that you like this. Life can definitely be as you describe but I hope we all experience a measure of happiness and hold on to that and let the bad go. Idealistic I know but hey a guy can dream, right?
20th May 2021 5:39am
Life isn't terrible...
I think of it as my children... that would come up to me and give me a lollipop but kick me in the shin and run...
love them at the end of the day anyway.
I think of it as my children... that would come up to me and give me a lollipop but kick me in the shin and run...
love them at the end of the day anyway.
Anonymous
- Edited 20th May 2021 5:46am
20th May 2021 3:32am
Medals of valor, indeed!!
I really enjoyed this write, BB. You absolutely nailed the distinguishment (and coveted side eye glances 😏) that men who are going a tad gray get in the minds of society. It's deserved and it's almost always attractive catnip....Purrrr!....😉 Whereas we women are just seen (usually it's the norm, but there are rare exceptions sure! ) as old and outdated..... sadly. Short changed....Dammit, society!! grrrrr.... Down with the patriarchy!!! ✊🏻✊🏻.... (I tease!)
Terrifically penned ink and I really dug the picture inclusion too!!!
🌹-💙
xo-B
I really enjoyed this write, BB. You absolutely nailed the distinguishment (and coveted side eye glances 😏) that men who are going a tad gray get in the minds of society. It's deserved and it's almost always attractive catnip....Purrrr!....😉 Whereas we women are just seen (usually it's the norm, but there are rare exceptions sure! ) as old and outdated..... sadly. Short changed....Dammit, society!! grrrrr.... Down with the patriarchy!!! ✊🏻✊🏻.... (I tease!)
Terrifically penned ink and I really dug the picture inclusion too!!!
🌹-💙
xo-B
20th May 2021 5:44am
Yeah but...I wanted it to read more universally, more not gender specific. That society and popular culture may view women with gray hair as old it's a feeling from within a sense of have earned the distinction no matter what others think or say. That was the feeling I got from Luna's piece.
I am thrilled that you like the piece, my goddess BB🐻💞🐰
I am thrilled that you like the piece, my goddess BB🐻💞🐰
Anonymous
20th May 2021 5:47am
it absolutely reads that way....
I just have a chip on my shoulder!!!!!
☺ 😉 😇🤗🙃😎
I just have a chip on my shoulder!!!!!
☺ 😉 😇🤗🙃😎
20th May 2021 5:59am
20th May 2021 5:49am
Dear GW,
You’re rocking it! Grey is gorgeous. And I think embracing our age and experience is terrific. If only it wasn’t so physically painful. Another great write. H🌷
You’re rocking it! Grey is gorgeous. And I think embracing our age and experience is terrific. If only it wasn’t so physically painful. Another great write. H🌷
20th May 2021 9:19pm
Unfortunate amen to the painful part. Thank you so much for your enthusiastic comment, Honoria🌹🙏 I am pleased that you like and can 9identify with the piece.
20th May 2021 8:24pm
20th May 2021 9:21pm
Thank you Remy🙏 I am glad that you like the piece. I always appreciate your kind words of encouragement.
22nd May 2021 2:50am
I love every word of this write that shows the wise perspectives of life.
Jasmine
Jasmine
22nd May 2021 5:40am
Thank you so much, Rose Jasmine. I am glad that you enjoyed the poem.🌹🙏
