I wrote this poem some time ago while reflecting on the reasons why I had decided to cut my hair in January last year. Before deciding to go natural my hair was relaxed and about 13 inches long so it was really a big deal.

I worried about length and whether I could ever grow it back as long as before. Well I'm glad I took the plunge. It's been a year and a half and my hair is already 7 inches long (stretched). In addition to that I have so much volume which I could never have achieved before. You're welcome to read up and pass it on.

Today I decided to cut my hair

I'll explain why I made this decision

There was an underlying pang of fear

It's gone. I must bring this plan to fruition

At birth, my hair was thick and black and wool

So tough to comb. It was hard to manage

I always thought it was too much trouble

Mum relaxed it when I had come of age

Now I blended right in just like a doll

Hair straight, pressed flat. So limp and so lifeless

You won't spot me in a crowd, large or small

Easy to see I'd lost my uniqueness

Today I am leaving the doll factory

My hair stands out. It tells its own story

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