Crowning Glory: Co-Write With Carolyn

As the rooster crows: A look in the pool mirrored a perfect mop At times of frizzy hair or defiant shaggy tresses Ohhh the satisfaction at the sight And yabba, dabba, doo!! echoed loud and clear Triumphant male ego at its best! A man’s crowning glory Pulled, cut, brushed, curled, straightened, shaved Lathered, gelled, creamed and pasted Soaked in fragrant macassar oil Invigorator, conditioning both groom and style. Macho, gentle, sweet, daring tastes Side-partings, medium, undercut and long Sporting pony-tails, short back and sides Elvis and James Dean quiffs curled kiss-me-quicks, Punk, mohawk, flambouyant fringes Highlights and lowlights, sprays and blow-dries! All part and parcel of male vanity and crowning glory. Heckles from the hen house: As some men grow older they shed hair. Each day they seek strands that were once there, But skin patches widen -- Just check out Joe Biden. Prepare to shut eyes in the bright glare. A comb-over seems like a good plan, But ladies don’t flock to a con man. With 10 hairs remaining, A “crown” they are feigning. What happens when strands face a wind fan? No reason for men to grow manic; Moustaches and beards can work magic, Diverting attention Without the pretension That balding is simply too tragic. The “rug” method’s just too expensive, Espec’ly when loss is extensive. Like Telly Savalas, The outcome’s not callous -- Few women find baldness offensive! ----------------------------------------------- With special thanks to Carolyn Devonshire with whom this fun write was written.