So flat, so flat...
I once was alive with the sun's luster.
Now I'm Glued to the scalp of a dull mind.
Forced to stay straight by a blazing hot comb
When all I yearn for is to be curly
Not Moe. The wind is enough punishment,
Blowing me this way and that way in May.
That's the month when I'm braided up then wrapped
In a shower cap just so I wont nap.
I'm sick of this! Who dose she think she is?!
How can she mistreat me when I love her?
How can bleach me with this harsh die and lye?
I just don't know how much more I can take
So instead of waiting for her to see
The error in her misguided vogue style,
I'll detach from her cursed head and run.
Run! 'Cause I'd rather be nappy and proud.
Author notes
I really don't write that much free verse but I had to give it a go. Hope you enjoy.
Peace & Love
A contest entry
- Free Verse...But by masterblaster.
390 points, ended April 15, 2007, 28 entries
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Hi,I needed a laugh tonight, it has been one of those weeks I would like to forget,lol, I am beging to feel like an echo, how many take there are on that pic in thi comp, mind boggling,great fun this write,all the best in the comp, hugs Di
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friggin hilarious. wonderful use of the image. You ever read Kola Boof? She refers to nappy hair as "The Proof."
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i was diggin it not your best work (you know ima critique you) but it was funny when iread the title, extend it a little bit more and i bet it'll be the bomb!!
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Yea, I know... I wrote it for this contest. It's free verse but the lines are structured in iambic pentamiter. I think I like to try other styles of writting but when I write in my own style people recieve me better. Thanks for the insight queen.
Peace & Love
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