Constance La France Poet Free verse

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Hiding In My Hoodie Today

I woke up all forlorn and hollow inside of me
oh yes, I was pretty darn melancholy
all funky blue and my glass was totally empty
and I just wanted to curl up into nothingness . . . 
oh, why does my hair have to be bone straight
disgusted, my eyes stare back at me from the mirror blankly, saying
maybe cut it (my hair that is) get some curls and volume
but wait, I cannot do that my wave of long hair
'cause it is my spiritual strength, okay
I want to kiss the person who invented hoodies, and
this wooden excuse for a girl is planning on hiding in one
with this river of hair and the hoodie I should be invisible to all
and any conversation will be futile and a waste of your time
oh, that's just GREAT dance class at 10-   
                                     odd, I feel quite alive now . . . 

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February 26, 2018


Poetry/Free Verse/Hiding In My Hoodie
Copyright Protected, ID 18-1098-195-01
All Rights Reserved.  Written under Pseudonym.


Submitted to the contest, Late 2018 Standard
sponsor, Brian Strand

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Eve Roper December 28, 2018 at 9:24 PM Dear Heart, nicely done poem with great deep emotion. Congratulation on your win! Happy New Year. Hugs Eve ~`*

Carolyn Devonshire December 28, 2018 at 4:03 PM Hon, I have actually purchased hair extensions and a wig because I have so many "bad hair days." The hoodie never occurred to me, but it's usually too warm for them in Florida. I love the way you gain some zest when you recall dance class. Worrying about hair is pointless. I keep mine long too so I can wear it different ways/ White Rain hairspray would go bankrupt without my purchase in vain attempts for curls.Congratulations on your placement in Brian's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn

Chris Green December 26, 2018 at 8:02 AM This was really good, I loved the look into the mind of someone who is unsure of their looks but sure of their talent. Constance La France December 26, 2018 at 8:23 AM Chris, thanks for visiting and understanding, not sure Brian will like this poem, but I thought it would be fun to present~