when a crisis happens
or a relationship breaks down
why do we change ourselves?
if we cut our hair
is it because we want to be seen differently?
if we cut to an old style
we once wore
are we trying to take that time back?
if we lighten the colour
are we trying to lighten our outlook?
if we darken it
do we want to be taken more seriously?
If we get a tattoo
is it to memorialise
the event forever
or is it
so we can say
that we are different now
that this me (the one with the tattoo)
would never do anything like that
are we punishing ourselves
for behaviour
we feel we committed
fascinating isnt it
that we never look
at why we do it
but subconsciously
we know the reason
and sometimes
that alone is enough
