Lies tucked in a plait of hairno longer fair but greyingnest of untruths tightly madea braid that’s meant for staying
Roots like mirrors echoingornery knowing strands forcedinto submission untilno one will know which is worse
The lie or the lying manwho can simply smile and sayempty prayers for your long hairlet down to air lies today
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Woman with Long Hair by Man Ray (1929) |
#6 of 30 Poems in November to benefit the Center for New Americans. Today’s theme is LIES. And responsive to Kerry’s photo challenge for November: CAMERA FLASH