By: Alison Gittelman

Shiny red dragon

Breathing violently

On command.

You are a savior

Of frizz

Of bedhead

Yet

I do not worship you

But carelessly discard you, cord unraveled

You are, after all, just an appliance.

And I don’t need you.

You are not the only one

Who can tame the locks.

Hair tie works

Just

Fine.

Until I have an important event

Or need to impress

Then

I gently lift you from the counter

Press the switch

And bring you roaring to life.