Silver Strands

I decided to take the high road...let nature have a say
I’ll let my hair go natural...I will embrace the grey

So I stripped the color...saw it wash right down the drain
Studied myself in the mirror...luckily, I still looked sane

I put on a fitted skirt, and headed out the door
I even grabbed my fishnets...Yeah, listen to me roar!

I pushed my cart around, and winked at all the guys
Sure they acted real sly, but they were getting a rise

I smiled at the pretty cashier...she told me the amount
I asked why so low, she said, “That’s with your senior discount”

I guess I’ll have to keep it natural…till who knows when
‘Cuz I doubt they have Clairol…in the pen!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 12/28/2011 6:35:00 PM
Amusing and clever write, your poems are a pleasure to read.....congrats on your win.
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Date: 12/13/2011 6:32:00 PM
Enjoyed reading your poem, Natalie. Congrats on your win. Kim
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Date: 12/12/2011 3:24:00 PM
congrats on your win in the contest, witty and upbeat :-)
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Date: 12/12/2011 10:55:00 AM
Nice poem Natalie.Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 12/12/2011 8:22:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Susan's "Silver Strands" contest Natalie. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/12/2011 7:26:00 AM
Loved the poem. Congratulations on the win.
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Date: 12/12/2011 5:48:00 AM
Glad this perky write won! Congrad's on your own strength of character! Light & Love
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Date: 12/12/2011 4:29:00 AM
Yeah...you go girl...this is aging with finesse...Your humorous take on the contest places you in a league of your own. ...There are soo many contests now..I wish they would limit it a tiny bit bc I am missing out on reading all the winners' lists. A great Monday for you! Gwendolen
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Date: 12/11/2011 9:58:00 PM
Natalie, I thought your poem was super clever and humorous. Glad to see you on the winners' list. It's so fun to see the names after winners are chosen. Congratulations. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 12/11/2011 4:27:00 PM
I enjoyed the humor and wit in this one and congratulations on your awesome win!
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Date: 12/11/2011 2:41:00 PM
Very funny. Congratulations
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Date: 12/11/2011 2:37:00 PM
Got a real chuckle out of this one Natalie. Congratulations Well done
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Date: 12/11/2011 1:45:00 PM
Natalie congrats on your win, loved it first time around and i am just like your dad, grey since young..David
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Date: 12/9/2011 3:02:00 PM
Like reeding you poem,Natalie. Love from Norway and Anne-Lise
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Date: 12/8/2011 5:50:00 PM
I would gladly let all of my hair go gray, but long ago my hair disappeared and went its own way. I am challenged follicly. Charming little write Ms Natalie.
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Date: 12/5/2011 4:28:00 PM
Yup me to let it all go gray, why pretend you're something you're not? I've been totld we're very brave to let the gray come..oh I don't know? brave? LOL men! Light & Love
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Date: 12/5/2011 9:07:00 AM
Oh, those nasty silver strands that are often more honest that I want to be!! What a cute poem this is, Natalie!! ps....many many thanks for the placement in your "die" contest! A fun contest it was!! (ps....I hope you are enjoying your beautiful new car!!!!!)
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Date: 12/5/2011 1:49:00 AM
great poetry here i see, winning verse it should be... thank you for my place in your contest...
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Date: 12/4/2011 11:56:00 PM
Nice poem. I like how you sparked your nature with such abandon- JH
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Date: 12/4/2011 3:31:00 PM
LOL, I love this witty piece - thanks for a good chuckle, Natalie
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Date: 12/3/2011 6:53:00 PM
why do i like this poem? because it reaches the inner part of me. the part that wants to reach out to the elderly lady wearing fishnets and tell her ... well lets keep it clean for the kiddies.
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Date: 12/3/2011 6:45:00 PM
This is a brilliant write I think.Best wishes in the contest.
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Date: 12/3/2011 7:33:00 AM
LOL! Awesome lines. Fantastic!
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Date: 12/3/2011 4:55:00 AM
Natalie a great entry good luck, can't imagine you with grey hair, far too young..David
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Date: 12/3/2011 9:24:00 AM
Yeah, I happily don't have grey yet! Maybe a couple every few months or so but you can't see 'em. My dad is 100% grey (and has been since 45) and my beautiful mom (60) has none! I hope I will take after her :) But if not, I will make monthly appointments w/ my hairdresser :)
Date: 12/2/2011 10:00:00 PM
Nice Nice! Natalie.. a wonderful tough entry...good luck in the contest~ enjoyed stopping by tooo read your poem~;-) always,..p.d.
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