i like it that way too

she keeps me

on my toes, with her hair

styles.

i never know

for sure

what she'll look like,

curly and frizzy, red

or blonde,

a shade

of marigold

with a streak of blue.

flat and straight,

or parted

to the side,

or gelled.

i'm always amused,

and tell her

always that it looks

just swell.