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ecrivan
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my own state

0 posted 2005-02-09 11:14 PM


Conscious of greasy heads of hair
unwashed crown covers were kept secret
no one would suspect how many days
were kept free of shampoos
safety from exposure was the theme
something from the inside
showed through the mask
girl fridays probably taunted
his choice of head dress
was an old man's cap, they teased
how he was ill of ease
self-consciousness would peter down
through follicle dependant years


Through shameless encounters
"I know what they want," he'd say
did he really expect them
to accept him for what he wanted?
found comfort in long lengths of hair
what opposite sex calls debonair
but once the cover was shed
there was a stain left somewhere
out, out stubborn spot
conscious of the way it was combed
to cover a thinned front
oil caked deposits at the roots
it all needed a cap to conceal..
tarnished an already bland appeal.


[This message has been edited by ecrivan (02-11-2005 11:47 PM).]

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DavePage
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since 2003-12-21
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1 posted 2005-02-11 05:20 PM


I can think of a lot of people this needs writing about.

Usually those who walk around dirty until they hit the day to wash their hair.

Dave

Juju
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since 2003-12-29
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In your dreams
2 posted 2005-02-11 09:36 PM


Sometimes, when there is a problem in life, instead of facing it, it gets unwshed and un cared and covered. good metaphore

JUju

Juju - 1.) a magic charm or fetish 2.)Magic 3.)A taboo connected woth the use of magic

The dictionary never lies.... I am magical (;

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