Dye

Sometimes, hair means more than a first glance would guess.

When I was 16

I dyed my hair dark blue

To represent the era of broken hearts and dead butterflies arriving so soon

When I was 17 

I bleached then dyed my hair bright pink

To show you the love I still had for you

When I was 18

I dyed my hair black, covered the desperate magenta, to represent how I felt after you left me in the cold

Everything you put me through

Now I'm growing my hair out

Because I grew out of the hate I had for you

Author's Note

My first poem in a while on here! Sorry, I've been gone, the site logged me out for a long time, ha. Still not sure why, but I hope it doesn't happen again

Reviews

[CD Campbell]

Reminds me of when I dyed my hair black when I was in a Goth punk Misfits/Danzig/Ministry phase back in high school. That was long, long, long, ago. I like how you separated each stanza with an age and feeling then ended your poem with a hopeful resolution. Good work! CD

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so, so much! We all have those goth phases! I appreciate the review endlessly

[Tricessimus]

I knew a barber that was quite talented, when his brothered died god told him not to cut hair. He grew out wooly and wild but he never cut another hair. I've never thought of what story my hair has told over the years but your poem gave me the opportunity to venture that alley of memory. A unique thought well expressed.

[sedulous_mind]

It is difficult letting go the hate or pain we feel. Sometimes action are louder than words!! Great work!

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it

[Betty Hermelee]

What stunning images to show love and loss, really great metaphors using your hair color to describe your feelings. Excellent.
Best, Betty

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much! Reviews like yours are always so inspiring.

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome

[lightsong]

Brilliant, brilliant and BRILLIANT one my friend, for us women our hair is our crown, and how I so understand these most profound emotive words, exactly why sometimes You may cut your hair short after growing it, helping yourself to get out of a down state by making a "change". great piece in both thought and feelings.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so, so much! Reviews like yours are so uplifting and always help to keep on going and writing. I'm so happy you liked it.

[lightsong]

You are welcome my dear, nothing better than uplifting someone in anyway :)

stay positive, stay creative 💕

[Chris Shaw]

First of all Colacat, the site has been logging everyone out. Yes, it's been misbehaving and still does. Hair is important to most women, but especially young women. Changing hair colour to reflect the emotions. I can understand that. Happens in my own household. My 20 year old granddaughter Beth does the same. Her natural shade is a fabulous deep chocolate brown with a red glint highlight. I love it, but she is forever fiddling with it. Not long ago she dyed it black, it's been various shades of brown. She's dyed the fringe a completely different hue but right now she has gone natural again. It seems to me instead of washing that man right out of your head like the song, you are growing him out. I enjoyed reading you. It's good to see you posting again.

Chris

[Vertigo Cat1111]

A deep chocolate brown with red sounds beautiful! And I'm very glad to hear I'm not the only one that gets constantly logged out. Thank you so much for the kind words and review, it always makes my day.

[Viktoria]

A wonderful poem, Colacat. I like how you decided a change of hair colour is the best way to overcome sorrow. Sometimes little changes can bring about great changes in mindset and positivity eventually defeats the demons. Growing your hair out makes for an excellent metaphor for the positive mindset and self awareness that has now taken hold. Beware of dyeing your hair too much, though! You don't want it to fall out and be bald! Lol. Fine writing. 🌹

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Haha, thank you! And of course, we have to be very careful with dying our hair and bleach. But thank you so much for the kind review again.

[Arundass TP]

Very interesting poem. Thought provoking.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it's a poem to make someone think, I really appreciate your words.

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Lovely poem colacat. Different colour in different phases of life.... To represent different mood. Really nice one.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much, I'm happy it was one you liked!