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My Mama's Hair

My mama's beautiful, long, auburn hair was piled high upon her head. Undone, hung to her waist.

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Tara Jennings

Date: 4/16/2018 9:08:00 AM

My favorite memory. My mothers hair seemed to me to hold all the mysteries of womanhood. Thankyou...

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/19/2016 2:52:00 PM

A lovely poem, Joyce. It brought a smile to my face, remembering my mother's long gorgeous hair, God rest her soul. Ty for this fond memory as seen through your poetic eyes. Much love to you grand lady.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/6/2016 7:36:00 PM

oh Joyce, my mom's was that way too. I sure do miss it !!! Her hair took a long time to go white but changed to brownish auburn after 60.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/1/2016 2:00:00 PM

Hon, I see you are not posting right now. Hope you get your computer fixed. Miss you! Carolyn

James Horn

Date: 10/23/2016 5:54:00 AM

JJ, Which was always properly placed. Jim Horn

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/21/2016 11:35:00 AM

you haven't lost your luster as a poet, joyce... beautifully impressed on my mind..huggs

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/20/2016 4:40:00 PM

Oh, I can still remember my grandmother brushing her waist-length hair. She wore it up most of the time, but my memory of this is very clear. A beautiful poem! Love, Carolyn

Jack Horne

Date: 10/17/2016 6:43:00 AM

lovely description of your mama's hair, dear Joyce - she must have been a beautiful lady. I hope you are well xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/10/2016 11:36:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your work..The older generation kept their hair long well most of them and it was beautiful..Auburn is a beautiful color..Nice to see you back..Sara

Ordinary May

Date: 10/9/2016 9:39:00 AM

Very sensitive! Thank you for sharing it!

Tanis Troutman

Date: 10/8/2016 9:58:00 PM

Lovely write!