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Memoirs of a Barber-Stylist (Mature)

Come in. Have a seat. Come listen to my story. It's a bit upbeat. I cut and styled hair for several years and some of the things that happened will make you laugh so hard, it'll bring you to tears. Once there was a lady with very thick hair who wanted a razor cut to kinda thin it out. The hair cut went well until just before I finished, then my razor slipped and I cut out a big amount of hair. Of course I never told her you could see skin. I finished the haircut and when it came time to show her the back of her hair in the mirror, I angled it just enough to where she couldn't see the gap. Oh well, in my chair that's the chance you took. There was a man came in one day with a very nice mole on his neck. I worked all around it and was very careful. I was almost finished cleaning up his neck with the clippers and somehow the clipper slipped. All I can say is no extra for surgery! A very young man who was the son of a man whom I went to church with came in one day. He was one of God's special children and says things sometimes that just pop in his mind. He talked about a lot of things while I cut his hair. Then out of the blue he said, "P___y sure is good!" If I'd had false teeth they would have flown across the room. It was such a shock! But instead I tried to act natural because he was such a kid. So I answered and said, "Yes, it sure is!" and kept cutting. That was all he said and knowing him and his family, I doubt he really knew. A really frizzy haired young man came in one day and wanted a style. My mom just happened to be there as my receptionist that day. She kind of eyed him when he came in but didn't say anything. I cut his hair and took pains and pulled out all the frizz and he did look rather nice. When he went to pay mom looked at him and said, "You look like an entirely different person!" And of course the situation at the time, I was trying to build a business and wanted to go through the floor. Let me just tell you one more. Some of you ladies may have been cruel and done this before. And men if your barber is a lady you probably have too If you place your hands and fingers on the end of the arm, in strategic places as the barber works there, you may get more than your money's worth! LOL. This has happened to me more than once. I could feel their fingers flipping to feel me. And you know it's intentional because if you look in the mirror, they will look in your eyes!

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Date: 1/18/2010 6:50:00 PM
I will definetly have to try your experiment next time Im getting a haircut..........funny write!
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Date: 1/18/2010 3:40:00 PM
Not sure what I would experience in that last paragraph ... I'm dumb I guess ... very cute write here Marty. My daughter-in-law has her own shop and I'll bet she would love this write!! Thanks so much for your recent comments and keep the words flowing ... smile
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Date: 1/18/2010 1:57:00 PM
Letter posted I'm Back,please read.Hope all is well with you.
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Date: 1/18/2010 3:20:00 AM
I had a great laugh Marty, excellent work...Raul
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Date: 1/18/2010 3:00:00 AM
Marty that really brighten my day up thanks a lot Daniel
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Date: 1/17/2010 2:05:00 PM
Oh that is bad, women aren't the only ones getting sexually harassed.
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Date: 1/16/2010 2:03:00 PM
A very fun read, Marty, and you must be quite an attractive man for women to be feeling you up. I never heard of anyone doing that around here in Mormonville. hahaha. My daughter is a hairstylist. Pay is not good. I hope it was good for you at least! Thanks so much for your welcome responses. LUv, andrea
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Date: 1/16/2010 12:51:00 PM
Oh really! Well, there's a whole lot more to barbering than I ever would have imagined. My aunt was a barber, now retired. Maybe I should ask her for some of HER stories! A fun read Marty. Thanks for sharing.
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Date: 1/16/2010 9:59:00 AM
Oh, Marty! I'm just seeing a different side of you! And I enjoyed this very much! Great job! I must also say thanks for reading and commenting on many of my poems! Peace and love, Audrey Take care!
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Date: 1/16/2010 5:41:00 AM
Quite funny poetry Sir ! have a great day ! james
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Date: 1/16/2010 2:37:00 AM
this one just has an emmense sense of humour.wonderful!
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Date: 1/15/2010 11:43:00 PM
haha... nice... thanks for all the comments glad you enjoyed what you read... i just started on this site today... first time ive ever actually openly shared my poetry lol i c you have a ton on here i read this one and look forward to more.
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Date: 1/15/2010 8:31:00 PM
This is neat Marty, I laughed all the way through. Sincerely, Moses
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