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out with the old...
too many drinks too quickly
it was like a trainwreck when it hit me
(no, I'm not still drunk)
my altered perspective made me think
maybe I should switch shit up
strike a match to the past
and blaze into a new me
it's probably mostly bluster
I mean...
how much different could I be
just trying out something unexpected
really...it's not so much...
infusing silver locks
with something more vibrant
dye it half violet & leave the other half white
then take it from the waist up to shoulders
seems a small step...
...a silly little thing...
...until you remember
I don't like to stand out
prefer to live in anonymity
I'm the girl in the corner...
...little house mouse
afraid of drawing attention to myself
...never know what dangers that could bring
yet here I am...
with purple & white hair
...and still loving it sober
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Re. out with the old...
31st Dec 2023 5:17pm
Re: Re. out with the old...
1st Jan 2024 1:46am
Re. out with the old...
31st Dec 2023 5:53pm
Definitely feeling the urge to burn it all down and start fresh! Hair grows back, it's a pretty safe way to branch out. Party on! 🥳
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Re: Re. out with the old...
1st Jan 2024 1:49am
My hair reached my hips during the first year of the pandemic & when I finally went in to get it cut after salons opened again, the stylist nearly cried cutting it. Took it to the shoulders then too. Grows fast so even of I'd hated it I wasn't worried. Wouldn't have taken long to grow out. Loving the color change. Like a snow capped purple mountain top! Wash, shake & go...doesn't get easier than that!
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Anonymous
31st Dec 2023 6:08pm
Here’s the thing about house mice. They hibernate to reserve their energy. Then when the time comes, they forage. They come back to life. And I get the feeling from this write that the passage of time is important. That no matter how long we remain dormant, there will always be that drive to come alive again.
It all felt very hopeful. I’m glad I read it on this new year eve.
It all felt very hopeful. I’m glad I read it on this new year eve.
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Re: Re. out with the old...
1st Jan 2024 1:51am
That's exactly how I felt doing this! Rebooting! It's been a while since I felt so determined to do something so little. Thank you so much for your thought-full comment!
Re. out with the old...
31st Dec 2023 7:10pm
Re: Re. out with the old...
1st Jan 2024 1:52am
Oh damn...that's a brilliant observation! I've been trying to change how I view myself. Looking at through that lens, it makes so much sense!
Re. out with the old...
31st Dec 2023 11:38pm
Good for you! Still loving it sober! Damn straight! Happy New Year, Willow! May it be all you dreamed! xo
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Re: Re. out with the old...
1st Jan 2024 1:53am
Re. out with the old...
1st Jan 2024 1:19am
Nothing wrong with switching shit up - you got bling locks! Rock it, girl! This made me so damn giddy.
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Re: Re. out with the old...
1st Jan 2024 1:55am
Forgot I'd done it the morning after & kept getting confused about the way people were looking at me. My daughter pointed out..."Your hair, mom. That lady just said to me 'I love her hair!' Stop overthinking. Ironically, I wasn't thinking about my hair 😂
Re. out with the old...
1st Jan 2024 3:49am
Dear WW,
An inspiration to one and all. I’m trying to picture me with different colors in my hair. I think I’d have fun with that. No glass ceilings here in this piece. Just a great write with the perfect amount of positive outlook and mixing change with a whole lot of fun. H🌷
An inspiration to one and all. I’m trying to picture me with different colors in my hair. I think I’d have fun with that. No glass ceilings here in this piece. Just a great write with the perfect amount of positive outlook and mixing change with a whole lot of fun. H🌷
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Re: Re. out with the old...
1st Jan 2024 3:35pm
It's been a journey...physically speaking. To date I've dropped roughly 65 pounds, grown my hair past my hips, cut it all off, grew it back out & just this weekend cut it off & played with the colors! Trying to step at least a toe out of my comfort zone as often as I can. It will slowly wash out & grow out...& if I'm honest, I'll probably jump back in with another color...or several. Rainbow appeals to me next...I say follow your sparkle!