hair is overrated

when my hair thinned

and turned

grey with increasing age,

i went into a slight panic,

this would be the end

of hair gel and combs,

hair dryers.

barbers. no more

standing in front of the mirror

to get the wave

or part just right,

no more cowlick to pat down.

how would life change

without a style,

other than bald?

would i still be loved

and adored

as i once was with 

a full head of hair,

or would all 

that affection be gone?

and then she whispered

into my air,

don't worry, my dear,

hair is overrated, she said, 

while gently rubbing 

my scalp, convincing me

i had been wrong.