a handful of stones: Coiffure

Tuesday, 9 June 2009

Coiffure

Today my hair is the color
of wet pine straw,
piled high like a haystack.
I’m afraid to comb it,
in case I find lovers hidden there,
or a needle.

*

Christine Swint
balanced on the edge

15 comments:

jem said...: Magical stuff. I love the thought of lovers hidden in your hair!; 9 June 2009 12:27
Radio Nowhere said...: Brilliant!; 9 June 2009 13:37
angie said...: Oh, this made me giggle!
love it!; 9 June 2009 16:19
Beloved Haiku Dreams said...: Found you on A.M. Love this very much. Well done.

love,Melanie-bd; 9 June 2009 18:39
annie clarkson said...: oo, wonderful; 9 June 2009 21:48
caroleesherwood said...: "in case i find lovers hidden" -- very nice, christine!!!; 10 June 2009 00:56
Beatrice V said...: Stunning, absolutely stunning!; 11 June 2009 18:39
christine swint said...: Thanks, Fiona, for including my small stone among all your gems.; 11 June 2009 18:55
Julie said...: Beautiful! I love the fantasy and imagery. What fantastic work!; 11 June 2009 19:09
paisley said...: oh christine i love it,, what a visual i got with that one ... and that last line... ouch!!!; 11 June 2009 21:14
Jo said...: Oh oh oh I LOVE this.; 12 June 2009 13:02
Michelle said...: Magical!; 12 June 2009 17:51
Pearl said...: that's fun!; 16 June 2009 22:14
durablepigments said...: This is gorgeous -- beautiful and dangerous. Marvelous piece!; 18 June 2009 11:28
swapnap said...: Truly a precious stack to finecomb.Enjoyed this beautiful piece.; 10 November 2009 18:33