ODE TO SHELLY's HAIR

By Chad Morris

Blonde, pretty, silky hair

Fallen to the ground

Shaved away from its home

Lying all around

Most women would never do it

It’s too great a sacrifice

Plus, being bald in winter

Is cold

Some women shave their heads

For attention or applause,

But Shelly shaved it away

For a greater cause

Of course she went shopping

For some scarves and new hats

I’m really proud of her

Really. I’m not kidding. The girl has some grit—some real courage. She’s changing the world a little bit at time. Plus I’m sure she’ll look REALLY good bald. She’ll have kind of a sassy, I-don’t-need-my-hair-to-look-gorgeous kind of thing going on. And of course it’ll save time and shampoo.

I do think a part of this is funny,

Yes, funny is what I said.

Some couples might wear matching shirts

Now we have matching heads.