IT'S ONLY HAIR

When I was born, so I’ve been told, my parents were enthralled

You see they thought I was beautiful even though I was quite bald.

Of course they didn’t worry for they were perfectly aware

That it wouldn’t be long until I was sporting a healthy head of hair.

When I entered high school I rebelled a little, wearing pants with a little fringe

I even had a mop-top hairdo which made my father cringe.

I attended college during the 60’s where rules and regulations we did lack

On my own with no restrictions my hair grew down my back.

But it didn’t take long for me to notice pieces of my wonderful flowing mane

After every shower were slowly flowing down and clogging up the drain.

Yes in the shower it was apparent and in the mirror I was appalled

For at an early age it became quite obvious...I was going bald.

The 60’s came and went and though it’s hard for me to declare

With the loss of my tie dyed shirts and fringe pants ...I also lost my hair.

But now that I am older with baldness I feel more at home

For I don’t have to pay for haircuts and I never need a comb.

Now when I take a shower a short time does it take

I can wash my head and dry it with a wiggle and a shake.

And I have on some occasions been in awe and thunderstruck

When an older woman rubs my head to bring her some good luck.

Yes my head can shine like a light bulb in the sunlight of the day

But the wind does not affect me and I need not worry ‘bout turning gray.

It doesn’t matter where or when I can always wear a hat

Without worrying if when I take it off my hair will look too flat.

Yes being bald has it’s advantages...this I do declare

When you think about it after all is said and done, you know it’s only hair.

If my parents were alive today I’m sure they’d be enthralled

For they would think I’m beautiful even though I am quite bald.