Hairdresser

Your hairdresser today is Emily - ‘It’s good to see you, wow, it’s been a while’ She says. She’s wearing lots of PPE It has. I’m glad that I can see her smile Behind her plastic visor. She looks well Some people do - it’s not the same for me But then there’s nobody to see, or tell So that’s OK - ‘So what is it that we Are doing with your hair today?’ I knew The minute that she touched me I would cry I hope I’m not the only person who Has done that. ‘No’ she says, and asks if I Would like a hug (‘But mind the PPE!’) ‘It’s been the same for me’ says Emily © Gail Foster 31st July 2020