Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Poem: Nappy

Nappy

You, yes you

The coils sprouting from my scalp,

Looking all nappy. But your nappy is good to me.

Of course it’s only your tendency to let me know how much you are a part of me

Because you grow and you’re as fertile as a flower bed

Blossoming into a jungle of care free strands of protein

You are, constantly reminding me of your beauty when rain embraces you

You become wet, but then you relax and soak in the moisture—like the thirsty roots of a tree

And when I sleep, you kiss my forehead and my cheek; embracing my neck with your coarseness

Reminding me of how strong you are, even when my tears sometimes soak you and the pillow both.

My mane…

I love you.

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