Healing Haiku

Hello Family!
In the spirit of TallGirl’s excellent blog on the power of the internet in the creation of our home here at Alopecia World; I would like to launch a blog for creative expression. For those of you who are not familiar with haiku, there are many forms, but the basic format is a small poem that comprises of three lines with a specific structure. The first line of a haiku has 5 syllables. The second line has 7 syllables. And the last line has 5 syllables. As you compose your haiku poem, it’s helpful to count out the syl-la-bles (3). There are no haiku snobs here, all poetic expressions are encouraged and welcomed.

I’ll start off with my tribute to the strength I’ve received at AW to live a “Bald Life”.

I move through the day
Unaware of the staring
I’m glad to be free.


Have fun everyone! Peace and Love to you all.
~Galena

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Comment by Tallgirl on November 14, 2010 at 2:10am
They all watched me dance.
Nobody asked about hair.
I am a Rock Star!
Comment by Galena on August 26, 2010 at 2:17pm
Tanya,
Thanks for the invite
It is good to laugh sometimes
Even when crying.
Comment by Ali T on August 26, 2010 at 12:29pm
Bald is not for me
People stare - cancer they see
Wigs let me be me
Comment by Galena on August 19, 2010 at 9:58am
That's right Domique!
Just to be free and unique
Breaks the social code.
Comment by Dominique Cleopatra on August 18, 2010 at 12:08pm
I am Dominique.
They all say I'm quite unique.
Eccentric, or freak.
Comment by Mary on August 18, 2010 at 11:57am
Beautiful, Momoko! I wish I could hear it in Japanese.
Comment by Momoko on August 18, 2010 at 8:37am
Hi. I'm from Haiku 俳句 country Japan.
I'm not sure my haiku makes sense as I feel and correct syllables.
I tried both Japanese and English.

More than Hair
My heart is blooming
By your voice

髪よりも
心咲かすは
君の声
Comment by Tallgirl on August 17, 2010 at 9:04pm
Over Her Top

To be or not to
Be demure in public, now
That attention's on her...?
Comment by Chris Jeffer on August 17, 2010 at 4:38pm
Very thought provoking Galena.

All I know is from personal experience which is that some people have judged me, but most of my friends and family have not. But now that I am single again and making new friends, I talk about alopecia quite openly because I am more comfortable with it, but I do believe it is going to take a special man (when I start to date again) to see who is on the inside and accept what is on the outside. In a way, I am kind of looking forward to that experience.
Comment by Galena on August 17, 2010 at 3:50pm
Very true Chris and Tallgirl. The statement is very provocative on another level. How about an Alopecian who has healed enough to no longer perceive the implications of being socially bald? Thank God I no longer feel the hang ups, yet I accept that people I know see me differently now. I'm naturally gregarious, is that over the top now that I'm bald? Should I be aware that how I dress and act in public is perceived differently because I don't wear a head cover? What do you think -or maybe this topic should be another blog?

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