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 Matt (Mikayla's Dad) on August 15, 2010 at 11:22pm
Galena...

Thanks for starting this thread! I've read through all of these and it's really neat how each person looks at things differently, I've laughed and smiled and nodded my head in agreement. :o) Anyway, as my name says, I'm Mikayla's dad. Mikayla has been dealing with AA that went to AT for the past couple of years. I am amazed every day at how strong she is through all of this. MUCH stronger than my wife and I! I've said it many times, how much WE have learned from her and the way she deals with what life throws at her. You guys and gals dealing with this...I wish that WE could show the same strength and confidence that you do, every day of your life!

So here's my contribution...a few things I thought of when I thought about my 13 year old daughter.

Her hair falling out
We cry and we wonder why
She stays positive

She teaches us strength
She lives life to the fullest
WE learn from our child

She stands up so tall
Adversity surrounds her
We can't be more proud

She's so beautiful
On the inside and outside
My baby girl shines

Thanks again for starting this thread, and thanks to everyone for sharing!!

Matt
Comment by Galena on August 16, 2010 at 12:05am
Wow Matt, there is nothing like the love and protection of a daddy. As a parent with alopecia, I recieved great strength from my kids; they encouraged me to take off the wigs. I'm truly inspired by the courage of Mikayla and the immense support that your family shares. Thank you for a touching tribute.
Comment by Chris Jeffer on August 16, 2010 at 2:25am
Beautiful Matt
Comment by Vahishta on August 16, 2010 at 9:21am
Hair be gone today
Hair be gone tomorrow too
I am still loved
Comment by Petra on August 16, 2010 at 2:38pm
Lovely Lovely Girl
Lost all her beautiful hair
Loveley lovely Girl
Comment by Marisa on August 17, 2010 at 12:40am
Bald is beautiful
This saying is suitable
Bald is beautiful!

I am not a geek
Because I am very sleek
In fact, this makes me unique.

Can I ever see
the beauty that is truly
hidden inside me.

Thanks for the space, I am having fun doing these little haiku's...used to do them a lot in High School..many, many moons ago!!!
Comment by Carol Ruiz on August 17, 2010 at 1:33am
These are great poems! We are being creative and also having fun while giving each other valuable encouragement and support.
Notice the word "courage" in in the word encouragement. This means we are giving each other courage to accept our beauty no matter what the world may think. We must believe that hair is not what makes one beautiful. It's not what's on our head, but what's in our head and in our heart that counts. We should stop counting hairs, but start counting hearts! Hope this helps someone.
Comment by Mary on August 17, 2010 at 1:37am
Wonderful!!!! I'm working on it.
Comment by Mary on August 17, 2010 at 1:46am
Okay...my first two quick attempts at haiku:

I hold my head up -
No, I do not have cancer.
Thanks for asking me.

Cool air bathes my scalp
Why would I cover it up?
So great to be free!
Comment by Mary on August 17, 2010 at 1:51am
(now I can't stop thinking in haiku)

What matters is this:
I don't care what people think
I'm still the same - me!

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