One of my favorite poems… Refugio’s Hair In the old days of our family, My grandmother was a young woman Whose hair was as long as the river. She lived with her sisters on the ranch La Calera– The Land of the Lime– And her days were happy. But her uncle Carols lived there too,Continue reading “Poetry: Refugio’s Hair”
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Alberto Rios Poetry
At last night at Chuckanut Sandstone’s open mic, Sandra F. Lucke shared the work of poet Alberto Rios. Carla, the group leader, read his poem “Refugio’s Hair” and the world shook!This wonderful poet makes his home in Sedona, AZ. Ríos is a Regents’ Professor at Arizona State University, where he has taught for over 30 years and where he holdsContinue reading “Alberto Rios Poetry”
Poetry: Loose Hair
Sometimes you don’t Notice a stray hair On your clothes Until the light hits it Stray thoughts A lost memory Forgotten friend Your car keys Things we loose Blown off us Fingers rustle through Our hair, looking How can you put Back into the follicle Stray hair that Left the scalp It must instead be mourned IfContinue reading “Poetry: Loose Hair”
Frizz Control
The other day there was a rare moment at the local grocery store; both my teen-aged daughter and I were choosing a shampoo at the same time. My daughter has short, wavy, hair that she can wear straight or natural. I on the other hand have longer, naturally curly, thick hair that tends to beContinue reading “Frizz Control”
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