Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Bald Is Beautiful

It used to be a true sign of virility
To possess a thick head of hair
Today men walk around proudly
Quite bald with a confident air

I've seen more hair on a billiard ball
Than on some macho men of today
What do the ladies think of all this?
Do they think it's sexy that way?

Remember the afros back in the 60s?
Such a laughable sign of the times
Sure glad we got over that silly craze
And all those ban-the-bomb signs

Maybe we'll come back to our senses
Perhaps compromise just a little
The ladies will shave off all their hair
That'll give us men a big giggle

What about preservation of the species
Maybe it'll slow us macho men down
Before the world's overrun with people
In a sea of humanity we'll drown!


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Timothy Hicks March 11, 2013 at 12:56 AM My dad started balding when he was eighteen and I have his same hairline! But I don't mind, I don't cover it up I embrace my coming baldness. I love the wind on my scalp when I walk and the way it Velcro's to beanie caps :) Too witty for your own good methinks. Sad to say that some girls ARE actually starting to get guy haircuts... not so attractive in my book! Jack Ellison March 11, 2013 at 11:36 AM It's the luck of the draw! My dad had a full head of hair when he passed away from cancer at 67! Girls getting guy haircuts... what is this world coming to! :( Long flowing locks still turn my crank!

Ale A A March 1, 2013 at 4:18 AM Hahaha Jack thank you for this very funny masterpiece. Jack Ellison March 1, 2013 at 4:25 AM Ooops! A glitch! You are always sooo kind my dear Abigale! Thanks a bunch... hugs, Jack xox Jack Ellison March 1, 2013 at 4:22 AM Now if you've still got a full head of hair like this old geezer at 77... you'll have to keep fighting 'em off... gets quite tiring at times! LOL

Richard Lamoureux February 28, 2013 at 7:57 PM To funny jack. I have a full head of hair although no longer blonde. Fortunate fo me my sweetie thinks its sexy. Jack Ellison March 1, 2013 at 4:24 AM Now if you've still got a full head of hair like this old geezer at 77... you'll have to keep fighting 'em off... gets quite tiring at times! LOL

Eileen Manassian February 28, 2013 at 12:17 PM Jack! Hair is the first thing I notice on a man! I'm really into hair and take good care of mine. I like the straight floppy kind on men, but I must admit...I love patting my hubby's bald spot as well and giving it a kiss! ;) So...bald by choice...NO!!!! But with age...OK...we can live with that! Great write! As ALWAYS! Jack Ellison March 1, 2013 at 4:18 AM Hmmm! "Straight and floppy"... got a lot of stuff that's become straight and floppy!!! LOL Hugs, Jack xox

Guru Jad February 28, 2013 at 10:36 AM I would definitely go for "hairy" rather than "hairless". We have a saying that gives the meaning: A woman is crowned by her hair.. and men only get more majestic! .............. It is always enjoyable to read your poems, Sir! Jack Ellison February 28, 2013 at 11:11 AM YES! Men only get more majestic... I second that motion! LOL Thanks for dropping by Jad! Be of good cheer!

Len Gasun February 28, 2013 at 10:17 AM So much delighted to read again one of your awesome writes my dear friend Jack! You really write so well. Thank you so much for sharing your poem. Have a great day to one of my fav. poets! love/hugs, Leonora Jack Ellison February 28, 2013 at 11:09 AM So great to hear from you Leonora! You are always so kind and supportive! Love and big big hugs, Jack xoxoxox

Carol Eastman February 28, 2013 at 7:34 AM Oh no! This lady just lost some more hair!!! Oh No! (Well just a hair or two) LOL Jack Ellison February 28, 2013 at 11:08 AM Have you had some of your Trolls spying on me again??? Carol Eastman February 28, 2013 at 8:22 AM We call that dandruff... Sorry. I just could help myself again... LOL Jack Ellison February 28, 2013 at 7:40 AM You should see if I wear dark clothing... covered in bunches of white stuff that used to be attached to my head! BUMMER! Still got lots left though! Exactly how many individual hairs does the average person have? Must be BILLIONS! xox

Sara Kendrick February 28, 2013 at 7:07 AM Like the way that you think..Enjoyed reading your creative work this morn..Sara Jack Ellison February 28, 2013 at 7:34 AM I'm one of the fortunate one! At 77, still have a luxurious head of silver grey hair! LOL Can't imagine me bald... would scare all the wee folk! Hugggggs!