I dyed
My hair
Rainbow colors
Because it was fun
Because I loved to see
people smile and giggle
When they saw my hair
But after tragedy
A cat dying
The killing of Joy
I shaved my head
Then a second cat
And an aunt died
Sad, wanting to hide
I instead covered my head
With scarves, hats, and hoods
No more bright rainbow colors
For I have not found happiness
Though there are sparks
With caring friends
A new found dog
And a foster cat
But my hair has
Been growing
The grayest hue
It has ever been
In the grays are
Flecks of silver
Persist in
Shining
Through my grief
Someday, I’ll share my silver
