Ode to my hair

I’m sorry I haven’t appreciated you enough
For years I have ignored you
Your beautiful colours have enlightened me
I just didn’t see it

I’m sorry I was too insecure to notice you
I changed my mind over and over
Darker mood, darker colours
I have tried it all

I’m sorry I started loving you when it was too late
Now that I’m older and wiser perhaps
Your colour is so gorgeous and always has been
But I realised that not in time

I’m sorry I complained a lot about you
You just didn’t deserve that
The truth is I have always loved you
I was just so unsure

I’m sorry is a little too late I know
Your beautiful chestnut, brown colour
Is fading into a silvery grey, but still shining
You are still beautiful, but I wish I had more time with the old you

© KH

Loud

Yes, I’m loud
I know because I have heard
People tell that to me all my life
Perhaps it is insecurity
But it could also be just who I am
A loud person, a loud voice
Why do I need to change
To make you feel more comfortable?

© KH