Crowning Glory

I’ve been a blonde,

I’ve dyed it red,

I’ve crimped and permed and curled

 

Now straight brown

with silver streaks

is the crown I show the world

 

If a woman’s hair is her glory,

then as far as I’m concerned

ignore my hair

and look at where

real glory has been earned

Author's Note

Just thinking about all the crazy thing I have done to my hair over the years... it's a wonder it didn't all fall out!

Reviews

[ANTO]

I actually have a thing for ladies with no hair Rita - I think it came about in my *ahem* formative years when I watched the first Star Trek movie and it has stayed with me...lol
So if you dont mind...(fetches shears)
I fully support your thoughts on looking for the beauty within though.
X

[Rita L. Sev]

Lol! Now that is one thing that I have not done to my hair - although I did wear it pretty short my junior year in high school - not a good decision... :) Thanks, Anto!

[Tom]

A ladies hair is beautiful no matter what shade, even grey ! Nice poem with a strong moral theme, outside beauty is just skin deep more interesting is what lies within!

[Rita L. Sev]

Exactly - thank you, Tom!

[Tom]

You're welcome Rita !

[Frieda P]

Haha, sounds like the life story of my hair! Great ending, always a good lesson in your work, very clever Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Frieda - I think we all have hair stories to tell...

[Frieda P]

You know those of us with poker straight hair always want fluffy curls, and we'll suffer for it at that age, yes, I know.....

[Rita L. Sev]

And the curly-headed torture their hair with straighteners...

[Frieda P]

Exactly.................

[Maryam]

Your writing is always so playful and fun! Despite it being a playful-sounding poem, it delivers a wonderful message. Such a fan of your writing!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Maryam - you are so kind!

[Sami Khalil]

A poem full of wisdom and what is the most important things as far as beauty or hair color of a woman. What defines each one and how that relates to their priorities in life...Splendid...:)

[Rita L. Sev]

Well said, Sami - I guess I have long outgrown my hair color being a priority... :) Thanks!

[Sami Khalil]

Good to know...You are welcome...:)

[richom]

This is splendid. Not only for what you have to say, but for its clever construction that concludes with a limerick-like last stanza. I've always been grateful that, as a male, I never had to devote so much time and effort to my hair as women do. But then women don't have the tedious task of shaving every day, so I suppose it's a trade off.

[Rita L. Sev]

That is true; shaving every day must be a pain. Unless, of course, you decide to grow a beard... ;)
Thank you for your kind support, Rich!

[Cassie]

wow!!!!!! This has a very good message in it, the last stanza says it all. Thank you for sharing

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Cassie! :)

[Onku Ghosh]

What matters is actually inside our head not outside.That is where the glory lies and should have been the actual crowning glory not our hair.
A nice theme to write on. An interesting read

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Onku - well said!

[Joyce S. Greene]

You have a real talent for comic verse, Rita. This one made me smile very broadly. Your poetry flowed so smoothly and the rhyme did not feel forced at all. I enjoyed this a lot.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you so much, Joyce! Glad to make you smile - it's good to see you back here!

[Troy Henson]

Haha ive had long hair, short hair, undercuts. Never color though. Now mine is falling out at a fast rate:(

Oh well.

A great short and to the point piece Rita. I sensed a bit of either frustration or resentment in what you have done with your hair over the years. I think what is important with these things is that we laugh at them aloud and enjoy our past:)

Great write Rita.

Regards
Troy

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Troy. I think the frustration is not so much what I have done to my hair over the years, but the way I felt that I HAD to, in order to maintain a certain look, to fit in or be accepted. You are quite astute, my friend!