Natural State of Mind -
By: Ieshia Bridges -
It’s simply my staple, a trademark of mine
The way it looks and feels is truly surely fine
You see it gives me the opportunity to connect with my core
The start of my hair journey, the way it was back then and before
The curl in this coil tells a story in itself
Of how my journey has been anything but joy and wealth
From the heritage taken over that was passed down to me
I have the history of many heads on display for all to see
Journeys from past times that were a long constant struggle
But there was always one thing that was maintained without rebuttal
The beauty of natural hair is more than just a coil
It should be seen as the curve, wave, and line drawn in the soil
Something so unique that sets me apart from the norm
Say what you wish, I wouldn’t give this up for my right or left arm
So continue to question, remark stare and wonder
Your eyes are telling the truth, my coils are sure reaching up yonder
Straighten them I will not, pressing comb I will not dare
The coil on my head is exactly where it should be…right there
February 1, 2010
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