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Webbed Design

Today, 
I must do something with this afro.
loose strands blow
in the wind.

I need a new style,
something different than before.
A buzz cut?
NO!
Had that all my life.
Style with gel?
NO!
Corn rolls?
NO!
I think I want braids...

Thirty dollars later,
three hours of pulling, twisting,
back spasms crippling 
me. 
my equilibrium shot
I walk with a sway.
But,
my hair looks good today.
Cob web design,
no straight lines,
Side-burns cut to fade,
matching my spider web braids..

Jared Pickett
12/10/09	
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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 2/1/2010 5:48:00 AM

Coolio! I've seen some pretty neat braid designs of my years as a substitute teacher. Hair creativity amazes me sometimes! Nice! Dane Ann

John Freeman

Date: 12/17/2009 9:47:00 AM

Keep working on it Jared. It's bound to suit you eventually,"The Hair" Smile. Sincerely Moses

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/17/2009 9:03:00 AM

Regarding Heart Hold... God has most of my life... the good twin lets that happen... but the "bad girl" lives here too so she has her way lots of times.. there is lots left over to answer your comment... its a matter of finding the "switch".... u know those Gemini's .. tricks up their sleeve all the time... fun way to function in life... clever and mysterious... luv.. "Sweetie"

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/12/2009 5:49:00 AM

Just posted my part of our collab... your turn... "Sweetie" SOUP MAIL...

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/11/2009 9:04:00 PM

NEW SOUP MAIL RESPONSE ... "Sweetheart"

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 12/11/2009 8:34:00 PM

Hehe! Fun, lighthearted poem, put a smile on my face and gee, I would like to see that style. :) Interesting title too. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your kind comment on my poem. Caroline.

Constance La France

Date: 12/11/2009 10:26:00 AM

Jared, I am sure you look wonderful.. what a fun write...a new christmas doo.. even dad cannot wait for a view

Richard Pickett

Date: 12/11/2009 7:26:00 AM

You go swag man... You and Josh both have that hair... send me a pic,,,,Dad

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/11/2009 6:00:00 AM

Refering to your comment ... we could block him from antagonizing any further.. what do u think? "Sweetheart"... thankxxx for enjoying the "little ditty" I wrote extoling this incident...

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/11/2009 5:25:00 AM

SOUP MAIL... "Sweetheart"

Marty Owens

Date: 12/10/2009 10:24:00 PM

Very nice poem...Enjoyed...Marty

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/10/2009 2:40:00 PM

Two Soup Mails now in reference to your "vent"....

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 12/10/2009 2:24:00 PM

And I bet u look adorably handsome with your "swager" and "braids" and "bod" all in one .... u have my vote... luv your simplistic view of this.. u like it .. that is all that matters... SOUP MAIL... DESIGNER MAN... luv... "Sweetheart"

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 12/10/2009 1:56:00 PM

Nice poem, sounds painful, I am tender headed and hate alot of messing with my hair on many levels. funny!

Juliane Thomas

Date: 12/10/2009 1:41:00 PM

Your new braids sound awesome. Great descriptive poem! ~Juliane

P Sheart

Date: 12/10/2009 12:04:00 PM

Hi Jared, Got a kick out of visualizing your new dew sounds pretty cool. You're going to have all the gals looking at you, smile.Truly enjoyed. Another fun read! Take care my friend. Love Light Patty

Mary Meade Stephenson

Date: 12/10/2009 11:43:00 AM

Vivid imagery used here Jar...Do you like the new do....Thanks so much for sharing~Mary

Simone Segal

Date: 12/10/2009 11:10:00 AM

Like your new style! now go swagger! love Simone