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Ode to Pink Spoolies

Oh spoolies, tiny pink oracles,
you slept in bowls like moons at rest,
each one dreaming its own curl
before dawn could intervene.

At night you whispered to my hair~
odd little spells of twirl and tilt,
summoning spirals that rose at daybreak
like miniature whirlwinds of hope.

I swear you hummed among yourselves,
plotting mischief in the quiet drawer,
waiting to crown me with morning magic
spun from your soft, improbable dreams.
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Goldsmith Avatar
August 24, 2026 at 12:20 PM
What a creative/fun write for this fun/cute picture. Love Both... Have a fun day writing away...........
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
August 24, 2026 at 4:23 AM
What a delightful and humorous ode! I absolutely love the personification of the spoolies as "tiny pink oracles" whispering spells and plotting mischief in the quiet hours. Your imagery of the resulting curls as "miniature whirlwinds of hope" is both vivid and endearing. The relaxed, open form perfectly complements the dreamy, playful tone of the piece—a wonderful and nostalgic tribute to morning magic!
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