by Claire Kester
Sleek and shiny,
Long and straight,
Thick and heavy.
Wash, brush,
Snip.
Eighteen inches
Gone.
Sleek and shiny,
Short and fluffy,
Thick and light.
Wash, brush,
Grow.
Four years
Spent.
Sleek and shiny,
Long and straight,
Thick and heavy.
Wash, brush,
Snip.
This writing is part of a collection featured in the 2020 Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest, an annual contest hosted by The Arts Council of Westerville, Westerville Public Library and the ThisWeek Westerville News & Public Opinion as one of many events organized by the Arts Council to mark April as “Celebrate the Arts” month in Westerville.
