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ON LOCK
Be patient
and I have
been
with this entire
process
I've been
watching
the way these
funky,coarse, midnight strands
have twisted and
merged
tangled together
trying their hardest
to recoil themselves
after I have many times
tried 2 tame them
keep them from bouncin' back
MY LOCKS
they are symbolic
of my persistent life struggle
2 get 2 where I am now
2 b patient
with myself
2 accept me
no matter if time
after time I look
and C that
there are loose pieces sticking
up all over the place
when everything looks so out of control
frizzy, bushy,and just plain
frazzled
when the new growth
is apparent, clearly visible
but somehow does not want
to immediately be
caught up in the
wrap-ture of the
older and wiser strands
with time
they will have no choice
MY LOCKS
are a symbol
of how I am
accepting
and assimiliating
new lessons
new realizations
and new beliefs
into my life
how I will become
entangled in the complications
of being me
without any apologies
(I'm learning)
how I will stick it out
for me
for growth
for inner beauty, inner peace
how I will eventually
take each strand
on my own
when assistance is no longer needed
and gently but with enough force
between my thumb and forefinger
roll & twist the new growth & roll
roll & twist the new growth & roll
roll & twist the new growth & roll
until they perform their natural duty
until they
merge
lock and flow
I slide my fingers
slowly down them
and though they look rough
they feel
so smooth
so sleek
I am the only one who
has 2 run their fingers through this
this to what others may look like
a complete, nasty , disgusting, unkempt, mess
even in their
wildest, out of controlness
they are still so
entirely gorgeous
I am more patient
with this process
this is a direct
reflection of my
internal growth
so, when U C me
and U C my locks
know that this isn't
just the latest fashion
trend, statement, or fad
for me
my locks, my outward appearance
serves as my way
of showing you my life's story
my Broadway play
from the history of my soul
and every year that passes
and every lock that
grows
and
flows
and continues 2 lock
will be my
encore performance
4 which I need
no standing ovation
