A Cut and a Curl, Please

"Cuts and Curls," opened today.
And needing a new look, I went in right away.
"A cut and curl and perm if you please,"
I told the young man as I sat back in ease.

He shampooed my hair as I dozed in my chair.
Then dreaming of a famous mirror on the wall,
I wondered if I'd be the fairest of them all?

Prince Charming was there, and he gave me a kiss.
But he went too far and started licking my lips!
I opened my eyes, and staring up at me,
was a pampered and powdered, pink pedigree.

Then I reached for a mirror to look at my hair,
but a curly headed pink poodle was all I saw there!
A flush of red color covered my face.
Oh, why wasn't I told this was a pet grooming place!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Gifford Avatar
October 2, 2014 at 2:50 PM
I liked your poem and I'd guess you did well in that poetry class! I'll be reading more of your poems. And thank you for enjoying my imaginary visit to a pet grooming establishment.
Dietrich Avatar
September 25, 2014 at 10:36 PM
hahaha. you are a FUN writer. I really enjoyed this one! Pleasure to find a fresh new poet on Soup!
Gifford Avatar
September 26, 2014 at 7:03 AM
Thanks, Andrea, anyone who enjoys a good laugh is my friend! :)
Allison Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 7:10 PM
LOL am worried now am due to have my hair cut tomorrow! Hugs jan xxx great humourous write:)
Allison Avatar
September 24, 2014 at 1:49 AM
go to top left hand side of the page and 'member area' and 'my outboxes' and you can edit there:-) hugs jan xx
Gifford Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 7:53 PM
Now I'm laughing so hard, Jan, I can't even spell poodle! How come there is no way to edit here?
Gifford Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 7:50 PM
Hi, Jan, Thanks for your humorous response. You'll be fine as long as you stay away from the puddle cuts! :)
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