A Male Pattern

Pattern baldness depends on genetics.
It’s a matter, for some, of aesthetics.
Since toupees replace hair,
it would seem to me fair
if we thought of toupees as prosthetics!

On the other hand, some men instead
will embrace fate, and not filled with dread,
they swallow their pride
and take things in stride
when they shave every hair off their head.

Some smart men have set high the bar.
Michael Jordan’s come very far.
Charisma we see
in men who can be
like a Dwayne “The Rock” superstar.

Being follicly challenged won’t do
if when called “Mr. Clean,” you feel blue.
If you hate when they call
you Kojak or Cue Ball,
then a hair transplant might be for you!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Gibson Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Haha! I loved this! What a clever choice of subject and so humorous. Congratulations!
Dietrich Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Thanks. It didn't get many views. So I appreciate that.
Jones Avatar
July 23, 2026 at 5:44 PM
This is humorous and clever Andrea. Enjoyed and congratulations on your win.
Dietrich Avatar
July 24, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Thanks
Andresen Avatar
July 23, 2026 at 11:21 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the contest "Pattern", Andrea :) - hugs
Hind Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Mmmm....some bald men are handsome! I have seen a few. :)
Dietrich Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 11:01 PM
A few are. I mentioned two in verse 3! Anyway, they're here. They're there. They're everywhere. Lots of men with little hair! My hubbie was losing his s lot before age 30. I was sad to see it go
Rodrigues Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Andrea, lots of great references here! Elisha, in the Bible, had some youths follow him, calling him baldy, and they were attacked by bears…sometimes baldness is a laughing matter and sometimes quite serious.
Dietrich Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 11:00 PM
hmm, how did I miss THAT Bible story??
Goldsmith Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 12:44 PM
What a fun read with “Mr. Clean,” Kojak/others. "Good Luck"  I did, "Pattern  Of One's Life." Have a fun day writing away.
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