I just stumbled upon this poem about locs and I think I want to print it and frame it— it’s that good!
I have to admit though, I am biased when it comes to affirming content because I am always looking for gentle reminders of my greatness. I feel like the times we’re living do a far better job of sharing things that break you down, than build you up. So if I can consume positive things and spread them I am all for it! Which is why I truly appreciate you reading this poem about locs and I hope it resonates with you as much as it did for me:
Wasn’t that good?! It reminded me of one of my favorite poems “Ego Tripping” by Nikki Giovanni. Immediately after reading “Locks” I started googling the Poet, Sharon Leonard Goodman, to find more of her works because I truly enjoy that. Apparently, she has a book of poems titled “Inner Thoughts”, and as soon as I can find a copy I will be adding it to my library!
Leave me a comment and let me know how you felt after reading this poem about locs.
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Tasha
February 3, 2022 at 8:23 am
That poem was so hot!!!!!! I printed it and put in on my inspiration board! Blessings to the poet.
Georgette
March 24, 2022 at 9:01 pm
The poem made me feel free and proud of going locs.
Debra P Cunningham
February 3, 2022 at 3:52 pm
Love the poem. Thanks for sharing. I related to everything she spoke about. However it takes work ro maintain locs in a healthy and attractive fashion. I spend as much time on my hair maintaining it as I did on my natural hair and more. I didn’t have to use the dryer, pick out lent or detox my locs. So to me locs are not low maintenance. I love them.
Johnzelle Anderson
February 3, 2022 at 5:00 pm
I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rosalind Sowell
February 3, 2022 at 6:31 pm
I feel proud to have gone on this journey and see the results I have now. It wasn’t (isn’t) easy but I’m here flowing free. Almost 8 years!!!
Kimberly Millington
February 3, 2022 at 6:52 pm
Love this poem!! Thank you for sharing
Kim L WALKER
February 3, 2022 at 6:56 pm
Thank you for sharing this poem. I really enjoyed it. It made feel like my experience has been put into words, and I would love to read more of this poets work. I absolutely love my locs.
Traci Coleman
February 3, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Hello! That poem was fire. I’m a poem reader and sometimes I try to write something down☺️
When I read the poem I felt free. It reminded me of the poison I was putting in my hair before and I definitely will never go back. Loving my locs and I’m blessed Mother Nature is on our side and teaching us to be free with our hair.
Phyllis
February 3, 2022 at 7:15 pm
Love It!!! It hit home with me. I’ve had my locs for over nine years and still loving them.
Deirdre McKinley
February 3, 2022 at 9:48 pm
I love the Lock Poem. Thanks for sharing.
Brandeis Portee
February 3, 2022 at 9:49 pm
Yessss, I Love It! Thanks for sharing
Jeneen
February 3, 2022 at 10:15 pm
Great poem, loved it!!!
Nicole Peeples
February 4, 2022 at 12:10 am
This poem was AMAZING! So beautifully written about the awe of locs. Definitely want to read more from this poet!!! Thank you for sharing this poem with us. This poem is DOPE! Made me realize I absolutely love my locs.
Tawana
February 5, 2022 at 6:14 pm
Omg! I love that poem. Haven’t read a poem in awhile. It spoke to my roots and my soul…
Carrlotta
February 8, 2022 at 9:42 pm
…confirmed-reaffirmed-full of validation…!
Cherie R Bates
February 9, 2022 at 1:56 pm
That was truly beautiful and definitely how I felt and still feel about my locs. When I wanted to loc my hair, to all the people that asked me why I said “because I think it is a beautiful and powerful way to show how proud I am of the way God made me and my hair”
Tabitha Carpenter
March 12, 2022 at 10:47 pm
I felt Free! I have finally accepted what God has given me. I feel Beautiful and Free even if someone stares at me!
Georgette
March 24, 2022 at 9:02 pm
The poem made me feel free and proud of going locs.
Keisha Peebles
June 26, 2022 at 10:36 am
This poem is so great! It speaks volumes. I’m about to start my loc journey and I have been taking in a plenty of information. But being a loose natural for quite some time I still felt every part of her poem. Thank you so much for sharing this and all you do.
Jocelyn Reneé
June 27, 2022 at 11:26 am
I am happy to hear that the poem resonated and I’m so glad that you stumbled on to my corner of the internet prior to starting your journey — let me know if there is any questions that I can help answer!
Keisha Peebles
June 27, 2022 at 1:10 pm
Thank you so much for the response. I’m so excited about my appointment at 9:30a.m. Wednesday I can’t lie I’m still looking at videos and reading. But I 100% know I want full coverage and traditional Small/ medium size locs. I booked triangle parts because I didn’t see C parts/ fan listed but she does do them too. I didn’t consider square because reading so many times tgey show alot of scalp. My hair has fine strands not thinning hair, medium density at bra strap length stretched. I’d say it 4a-ish. So I’m still thinking about whether to start with coils or twists which is better for my hair? She said we’ll discuss all of that Wednesday too. But, in the meantime I definitely would appreciate any advice you give me. I love having a wealth of information so I don’t go for anything because I have no ideas.