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Braids

It's not that i desire to have long hair
It's just my natural hair is a nightmare
Braids are easy you just unwrap and go
Wearing different styles or let them hang low
Some explore with different colors but i love black
Corn rows, twists, individuals we can all do that
It brings out our creativity and sets us apart
It's not just a style we wear it's a work of art
I admit it takes a while and you have to be willing to sit
How much hair to use takes serious measurement
Whether we do them ourselves or someone else gets paid
It doesn't make a difference we love wearing braids.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Callus Avatar
July 13, 2025 at 6:33 AM
This definitely has a feminine touch to it, Keyonda; women usually have hair high on their priority list :) I admit I just had to click on your photo to check out the hairstyle, and I agree that braids can be beautiful! ~ Regards // paul
Aldana Avatar
July 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
So true...Thank you for giving my poem a read. It means a lot.
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