I watch you trudge offTo your first day of school
You've got your bangs dyed red
Hanging over one eye
You're dressed all in black
With skulls on your pack
As I smile at my baby
With a tear in my eye.
And I thank God you're not a ponytail girl
No one's brand name is blazed
Across your chest
Although you've got looks
You'd rather read books
And if a boy tried to hassle you
You'd lay him out flat
Thank God you're not a ponytail girl
You're above all that.
submitted for Poets United, Think Tank Thursday, 41, Uniforms and Service
14 comments:
This echoes Tori so much. I love it. I always pulled the pony's tails.
right on! love the not-ponytail girls...
(mine's got dreads...;))
Thank God you appreciate here just the way she is! What a great piece!
Go, Red!
Wonderful to appreciate each person as an individual!
What a nice tribute to your daughter. Thanks for sharing this.
the seduction of a uniform eh?
Yeah, even my mother is relieved that i'm not a 'ponytail' girl. Even though i myself am a teenager, i can relate to your anxiety. It's disconcerting to see young people fall apart and lose focus. It happens everywhere.
I really love the piece, but it just makes me think about how my daughter is probably shaping up to be a pony tail girl. And so far, I'm ok with that.
Nice to remain and retain something of the individual, in life.
Eileen
individuality is a precious thing..i'm very glad for her that she has it...way too many sheep in this world. You've obviously done something right along the way..well done and well written :)
How interesting. I had never thought of a ponytail girl as a type of girl. :) Since they are here, I'll have to say my girls were ponytail girls and I'm proud of that also. It's a wonderful world when parents are proud. You have given me something new to think about and that is very good! Well done.
http://judyidliketosay.blogspot.com/2010/12/there-came-day.html
I love the acceptance in this piece! It is a time of reflection, discovery and figuring out who you are! I admire your view; it was lovely~
What a great mama! It is great when girls get to just explore and be themselves at that age. I agree, better that they don't try to fit in too much. :)
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