Hair

Hair

her hair is water falling

Shining black deeps 

tumbling down her back

she tossed her head and laughed 

pointing out her split          ends 

brushing aside my intent

I thought .............. of

fireworks and 

sparklers 

as sunlight hits water on rapid rocks.

The soft edge of her pale palm brushed

against hot, bacon greased pan; 

                       

                         and

singed a distinct brand      -       the

size and shape of a small caterpillar

right there

just     so

She misjudged time and

tender fingers nicked the oven rack and

ever so slightly ..... 

a cooling ... and deceiving 

open oven's door

sizzling burn             instant blister

and hurt gone unscathed

how can such a beauty be?

E.

12/03/2022

Author's Note

Reviews

[Lorry]

How can such a beauty be indeed Sir E. A perfect contradiction of perfection and what others would mark down as negatives, but only someone who truly sees beauty can notice split ends and oven burns and still see perfection.
I hide my split ends behind a beanie these days and barely bare my skin in these sub Arctic days... Which is just as well as dating here involves so many layers it more resembles a game of pass the parcel than anything that could even be called lukewarm action.
As ever, always a pleasure to play random roulette on your page, where I have an uncanny ability to hit jackpot most times.

[Einstein Noodle]

you are too kind dear friend .. thank you so much .. feels good you enjoyed meeting Ms. Perfect imperfected ... thanks so much for this reveiw .. love and joy Lorry!
E.

[AYVID N]

Beauty is vulnerable, it has to be saved from burns. Being so tender, the blisters may leave forever scars. I felt a sadness and disappointment in your words, as if something happened to mar a beautiful thing or moment. Hurt gone unscathed. I liked that line so much. We often misjudge time and get hurt.
The imagery of hair like a shining, black and deep waterfall is absolutely stunning!

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks you so much for reading and feeling this poem Divya!

[AYVID N]

It was such a pleasure!
You're welcome, dear friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

WOW, E, this is filled with desire, romance, and passion.....very different sort of poem for you. The metaphor is superb. This is one of your best! Indeed, love can be sizzling and those blisters really do not hurt all that much! Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

yes!!! not when the oven is that hot and stinging ;) i love this review my friend .. thanks so much for all your support ... you hear me my friend!
E.