My Special Hair

Summary

This whimsical poem celebrates the uniqueness and versatility of one's hair, illustrating how it adapts to each season in magical ways. Through playful and imaginative descriptions, the narrator depicts their special hair as not only a source of personal pride but also a symbol of creativity and individuality. The hair changes its form and function according to different weather conditions—offering shade in the summer, warmth in winter, melody in the spring, and blossoming colors in autumn. It encourages children to embrace and cherish the diverse characteristics of their hair, promoting self-acceptance and confidence in their individual features. The poem conveys a positive message about personal identity, fostering a sense of empowerment by highlighting the uniqueness of everyone's appearance.

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I have a very special head,
a special head of hair.
My special hair is quite unique.
My special hair is rare.

It grows not just on any head,
but mine,
my own,
just me!
My special hair does special things –
it’s magic hair, you see.

In summer when the sun is hot,
with no shade anywhere,
I do not sweat, I do not burn.
I grow a hat of hair.

In winter when my nose turns red,
and when the
cold
wind
blows,
my special hair grows very long.
I’m wrapped from top to toes.

In spring when all the birds come out,
and each one builds a nest,
my head is full of songs because
my special hair is best.

In autumn when the leaves fall down,
no flowers to be found,
my special head begins to bloom
bright blossoms all around.

My special hair is stiff and strong.
It does not hang or drape.
I never look the same because
my hair can change its shape.

My special hair is full of curls.
It’s twisted,
tangled,
tough.
My special hair grows hairy hands –
a place to store my stuff.

My special hair grows special wings –
so smooth,
so soft,
so light.
They float around my face,
until my hair and I take flight.

My special hair is colourful,
a rainbow all in one!
It brightens up the darkest day.
My hair is full of fun.

My special hair is full of love.
With love my head is crowned.
It grows
and grows
and grows
until I spread it all around.

So many types of special heads,
so many types of hair.
Be proud of what you have on top,
your magic grows up there!

Credits

Originally published by Book Dash under a Creative Commons Licensed BY 4.0. This book can be read for free on https://bookdash.org/books/my-special-hair and was created by: Renate van Rensburg (Designer), Kelly Norwood-Young (Editor), Candice Dingwall (Writer), Jess Jardim-Wedepohl (Illustrator) Book Dash logo