She was dazzling
in the cosmetic department
getting lessons in drawing eye brows.
Her silver hair was cut
power short.
Stunning.
It emphasized her features:
glorious twinkling eyes
perfect nose
determined mouth.
Who needs make up
to add to that beauty?
Her hair set her above,
showed her panache,
made me smile,
and look twice.
Then she thanked the clerk
for the lesson,
set on a chemo cap
and her vitality
disappeared.
One of my students was telling me today about how when his mom went through chemo, she made herself amazing wigs from multicoloured yarns. I was enchanted with the concept, and was just looking online to see if there are patterns or pictures of yarn wigs.
I was delighted to come across Hair Flair for Hope, an organization that makes and provides exactly this kind of fun hair alternative for children or adventurous souls undergoing chemotherapy. They have workshops if you want to make some to donate. I think it’s quite brilliant! 🙂
Check it out!
Shawn L. Bird 