Twelve chairs aligned the stage
Bouquets of balloons swaying
Stage right
And stage left
Music blaring
Behind each of those chairs
A hair stylist
Armed with a razor
Tonight they weren’t styling
They were removing
Shaving
Taking it all off
Ready to proceed
Upon the stage
A line stretching
Two hundred deep
Men with Samson’s locks
And determined gazes
Women with gorgeous curls
And radiant joy
Boys and girls
With hair of many hues
Laughing, giggling
Waiting their turn
Two hundred deep
Generous and courageous
Donating precious time
And personal style
Each one moved to
Brave the Shave
I stood in awe
As patches dropped
And scalps were revealed
Volunteers taking selfies
Documenting the transition
Rocking the bald
All this bravery
Inspired by children
The true heroes
In this tale
Who bravely faced cancer
With dignity
And determination
Losing their hair
And so much more
Many survivors
And several took wings
All of them brave
Inspiring this army
Two hundred deep
To respond in kind.
I’m joining colleagues and friends, blogging every day in the month of March for the “Slice of Life” challenge hosted by Two Writing Teachers.
2 years ago, our Super Hero gained his wings. Once upon a time, He was one of my first graders. I love hearing stories about the Kind. It really does encourage families and loved ones. Thanks.
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Our hearts go out to the families and friends of these angels. We’ll see them on the other side.
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You have captured the essence of St. Baldrick’s beautifully. I especially liked the lines “Two hundred deep/Generous and courageous/Donating precious time/And personal style.” My school is hosting a St. Baldrick’s event soon. I would love to share this with them, if you wouldn’t mind.
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I would be honored! I can’t wait to hear how your school event goes! We’ll be hosting our first one later this year.
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What a wonderful cause helped by a great group of caring people.
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