A close shave

The Indian barber takes great care
to snip and clip my scanty hair.
He stares amazed at my blue eyes,
chats to his neighbour, who's surprised.
'I've made a bet they're real. Oh, sir,
don't disappoint!' I don't demur:
afraid to risk his mood being uglier,
with cutthroat razor at my jugular.


Comments

Rarareen said…
The beauty therapist is quick
Slaps on the hot wax, slick
Affixes strip, pulls back
A row of follicles, black
Bald gain for my pain
10 April 2011 at 01:24
Unknown said…
Very good Simon- I am on the edge of my seat wondering if you made it out alive. Will have to keep my eyes open for your next post!
10 April 2011 at 04:00
Simon M Hunter said…
He was nice really, and a very good barber. There is something intensely sybaritic about being shaved by someone else.
11 April 2011 at 04:00
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