Ode To Gingers

Hair that glistens shiny and bright

like sparkling diamonds in the morning light.

Glorious to the touch, a sight to behold

glamorous, stylish, beautiful and bold.

Oh to be a ginger so carefree and fun

               

  like a brand new penny            

as  bright as any sun.

Strawberry blond, auburn, copper

nothing in this world will ever top her.

A ginger girl is full of vamp and vigor.

She’s every man’s dream, a fantasy figure.

Mixed with sugar and spice

you must add it twice
 

to get the perfect recipe 

for everything

nice.

Author's Note

I wrote this awhile ago for my sister who has beautiful strawberry blonde hair. The image is of Maureen O'Hara one of my favorite actresses of all time.

Reviews

[Davidgeo]

Please make the font bigger.... that's headache inducing.

Did you know that most of us gingers think of the term ginger like most black people think of the term n****r?

Yeah.. we don't like it, never have. You see it on tv because it's funny. And it is when being used in the right context, just like the word n****r. But for christ's sake stop using it as if it's a compliment... that's not what it is!!!!

This poem is joke to me for that reason.

It was written well enough though, still, extreme lack of self awareness leaves more no choice but to give you a poor grade.

C-/D+

[Emily]

I really like the word usage you chose. Great poem!

[Dara]

Thank you so much and thanks for stopping by!

[Willard Wells]

Very nice and for years I felt my first true love was a "Ginger". I have found over the years I am drawn to "Ginger" and have many fond memories. Thanks for lighting them up in my mind again.

[Dara]

I am happy that I have rekindled some fond memories. Thank you so much for this sweet review :-)

[Robert]

I have never known many gingers, in fact I cant think of any except maybe someone in passing. I have always thought of them as being so unique though. Although they seem to sunburn so easily. Smooth flowing piece Dara and a lovely tribute to your ginger sister.

[Dara]

Thank you so much Robert. My son is one also and yes they sunburn easily. I so appreciate your read and review.

[Robert]

I just saw that my response has a typo fingers instead of gingers (auto correct) haha. I'm, going to fix it.

[Dara]

:-) that happened to me once. Thanks!

[Lydia Shutter]

Your sister must love this poem! Yes, there is something special about a natural redhead. Unfortunately, the ones who are dyed that color are sometimes way too orange or maroon! An adorable tribute! Lydi**

[Dara]

Thank you Lydi :-) She still tries to color it much to my surprise. Oh well, like they say "some men's meat are other men's poison" or something like that. Great to see you.

[Lydia Shutter]

You are so right!

[Samuel Dickens]

I've always thought that color of hair was attractive. And Maureen, well, no kid of the fifties could have missed out on her. How lucky your sister is to have you dedicate poems to her.

[Dara]

Thank you Sam! I love red hair. My son has it also but if I wrote what my sister felt about it the title would have been more like "Ginger Girl's Lament". For some reason she saw it as a negative. Never could quite figure out why.

[Bare trees]

This sounds like my kind of girl.

I do remember the actress Maureen O'hara. If I'm not mistaken she was in a couple of movies with John Wayne and one with Santa Claus as well. A beautiful woman. And this is a beautiful poem.

[Dara]

Yes, together they made quite a dynamic duo on screen. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I so appreciate it!

[MsJewel]

A beautiful tribute to your sister. I have a sister with gorgeous strawberry blonde hair as well.
This is lovely Dara.

:) Julie

[Dara]

Thank you Julie. It is always so nice to see you here :-)

[Chris]

Her roles opposite John Wayne were legendary for the fire and grit...

We ascribe so much personality to "ginger" - I wonder if it truly rubs off or its but another fantasy of hype and advertising discretion.

[Dara]

You have a point there Chris, in the same manner in which we might assume that 'blondes have more fun'. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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A gorgeous write for your sister and all those with ginger hair :)

[Dara]

Oh, thank you so much FT. She always looked at it as a negative for some reason but I felt she was lucky to have such a rich hair color. Great to see you!

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You are a good sister :) And I am finally making my way around again...