Ponytail

I haven't had a ponytail
Since I was very young
And even then, most likely,
Into braids my hair was hung.

When frizz set in, I chopped my locks
And thus the die was cast,
So ponytails and pigtails were
A remnant of the past.

But when I see a jogger
With her ponytail a'bounce,
Its jaunty whipping of the air
Seems like it does announce:

Just check me out! I'm oh, so cool
And confident and fit.
So feast your jealous eyes -
I'm the epitome of IT!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Mcleod Avatar
October 15, 2016 at 2:32 PM
Classy poem. Trevor
Vaso Avatar
September 4, 2016 at 10:15 PM
AH buts its the smile that shall always win the day! Loved this!
Dietrich Avatar
September 4, 2016 at 6:15 PM
Ha, i have to laugh because I am nearly 61 and still using ponytails. Surely not for being young. My mom thinks I look better with my hair tied back !!
Merryman Avatar
September 4, 2016 at 4:52 PM
Ha ha! Yep, I'm right there with you, Ilene! My hair has been cut short for over 35 years and I'll see my daughter-in-law's hair pulled back in a ponytail and I start wishing I could have one, too. I enjoyed your poem! Blessings!
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