Hey guys!! I know I've been slacking on the postings recently!! This is my repenting of my slacking and giving you all a gift! :) James AKA Jirbaud kindly accepted my offer to post his story and an example of his poetry on my blog via Twitter! :) Lately, I've found myself drawn to loc'd up men....at least those that keep them neat and don't look like Pippi Longstocking...
I've followed Jirbaud's blog to read his amazing poetry and views of the world; this dude truly has a GIFT with words... Ok, and also to look at his incredible locs...and that smile!! :) Read below, comment, then go check out his blog :)
What is one word that describes you? Why?
Dumbazzgenius
Dumbazzgenius
I tend to be scientific, technical, logical and ordered; however, my artistic soul is free flowing, impulsive, spontaneous, and emotional. The latter doesn't mold well into the secular world. I've been told I represent Nietzsche's Apollian/Dionysian dichotomy, teetering the balance of the left and right brain. Thoughts and actions oft misunderstood and mistaken for simplicity but like wine; in time potency reveals itself.
Why did you choose to wear your hair in locs?
I appreciate my own cultural history and the spiritual connection some appreciate. My own "loc-ed" journey symbolically represents my spiritual growth as a constant reminder that growth is never-ending
How long have you been loc’d up? What other interests do you have and how long have you been
into them?
Nearing five years but I have always been found of the strength and beauty of naturally loc-ed hair
What was your family and friends’ reaction to you growing locs?
Initially when I cut my own hair to grown them there was shock and even ridicule. But the journey was my own and others soon appreciated what the change represented
What is your regimen for keeping your locs maintained?
Any “Holy Grail” products?
I wouldn't say I have a Holy Grail product but I typically us Organic Root stimulator Lock and Twist gel
Is there any product or technique that you’ve had to AVOID since being loc’d up? Why?
BEESWAX or any heavy product that attracts dirt
Could you give us a sample of your poetry? :)Very simple, I wash monthly and twist after washed while wet
Growth
intricately woven to form the bond
loc-ed up yet free the nomenclature; "dreaded" I'm not so fond
whether your have em for a spiritual journey
or you like the look
locs are forever entangled in my outlook
I started the processes about five years back
I wore my hair long but grew tired of that
from braids to twist it was never right
so i started from scratch with locs in sight
my family's part west indian maybe, haitian or Bajan
everytime i ask my g-ma i get a different explanation
whatever the creed, its in my blood
so i accepted my past and grew my locs of love
it just hair! yet it reminds me of continual growth
never to be tamed never to be stopped
Im not a rasta, but my spiritual growth is symbolically loc-ed
i took this oath, I made a promise to myself that to do it
forever intertwined; growth and spirit
the past always shown
but new beginnings from the roots are grown
so i show my spirit with nothing to hide
Lion mane hangs, leader of his Pride
Just!, in His eyes, Never less
I am forever seeking righteousness
locs only grow, never to shrink
that's my story written, permanent ink
Is there any advice you’d like to give men or women who are natural?
Again Simple, DONT QUIT and pick a loc size that compliments your natural curl size and pattern, it makes upkeep a breeze
How can we find you on the internet?
http://jirbaud.blogspot.com/
Twitter @jirbaud
Until next time....
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