A Destined Love Affair, Sisterlocks

the love affair,
destined from the beginning -
subconsciously,
i journeyed into this knowledge

loved others? i thought, but
an unrest would not let me be
searching…searching…
searching for what?
the BlaqKofi within me

the love affair,
guided by a natural force
the journey, trials, errors
and never ending unrest
bringing us closer, closer
until I was ready to be
ready…ready…
ready for who?
the BlaqKofi within me

the union, inevitable
moving, unknowingly towards each other
learning, growing, bonding, maturing
a first in my life
certain of me

proud BlaqKofi
for the world to see

part of it lost, and
i wanted to cry -
yet, the love affair cont’d
growing stronger

this time, even longer
proof you see

BlaqKofi, uniquely me

the love affair was destined…
once I found it - or it found me
No more unrest, I knew it to be
a union so right, so comfortable, and free
my naturalness and Sisterlocks –
the keys that unlocked
the BlaqKofi within me

(The above is a work in progress, subject to revisions, but thought I'd share anyway.)

Getting Sisterlocked signified a major turning point in my life. As they matured and evolved - so did I. They are such a part of my evolution as a complete person that I felt an unexpected twinge of anxiety when Gigi recently “trimmed my ends” more than I anticipated. I was hesitant and didn’t want to let them go. But just like overcoming life's challenges, the trim made my locks healthier, more manageable and versatile. The length has already surpassed where it was before the trim. Sometimes we just need to rid ourselves of “dead ends” or "dead weight" and start fresh – becoming renewed to allow expanded growth.

As I continue to celebrate my Sisterlocks three year anniversary, I have lots to share. I’m experiencing all of the fullness and richness of life right now. And while the “alone” time to write and share isn’t as abundant as it once was, I’m thankful for the reason.

So be patient with me and know that I appreciate all who visit and email. While I may not be able to reply to each of you individually, your feedback and questions continue to motivate, encourage and fuel my mind with enriched substance to share in Natural Awakenings.

Peace & blessings always,

BlaqKofi

Hairstyles: Top flex rod set pony using B-tie; middle-flex rod set; bottom two shots-braidout front/back after trim