Ergotising Elflocks

A to Z Day 5 Letter E:

Ergotising Elflocks

On sandy dune by the sea
my daughter was ergotising;
her golden tresses whipped by wind
the elflocks were revising
her decision to omit the braid
to keep her hair in line.
In just a few more minutes
strands would form into vine.
Over sand I rushed with comb,
her brush and hair ties, too.
With encraty she sat real still
As through her hair I drew
The teeth of comb to tame that knot;
A daunting hour's endeavor.
Still, essorant hair with braid and bow
won't stay that way forever!

by Donna JT Smith ©2026

ergotise:  to wrangle

elflock: lock of tangled hair

encraty: self control

essorant:  calm

 

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