A War Within Bop
Every Spring there’s a battle cry
from deep within the South;
It raises the hair of millions for miles;
Tempers rise and just continue to climb
brushes try as styles explode mid motion;
Nothing can stop the impending siege;
Wild curls wage war with humidity;
Summer follows suit bringing sweat
to frizzed ringlets that go out of control;
One goes up while the other goes down
leaving bangs to hang limp like noodles;
With longing you look at the ten percent;
Over and over again failed products,
new ingredients same formidable foe;
Dog days leave you looking so unkept;
Wild curls wage war with humidity;
Doing this and trying that
slaughtered instantly by air;
Warriors fall this combat so daunting;
Lean into the wind armed and dangerous;
One final stand for the incorrigible;
A worthy opponent? My old school hat.
Wild curls wage war with humidity.
Copyright © Melani Udaeta | Year Posted 2023
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