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Wear A Wig? - Let me introduce the NEW ME!

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Wear A Wig?
©copyright 2005 Bonita M Quesinberry, R.C.


Now, all of you know the docs shaved my head—
due to that brain surg'ry: but, I'm not dead!
Some advised cheerfully, "Just wear a wig." 
"Oh!" I exclaimed, "That would make my head big."

They all thought a bit, then offered some caps,
turbans and a variety of hats.
"No!" I chuckled, "I just cannot do it.
They're too hot and would weaken my spirit."

My daughter-the-hair-designer lit up,
as she handed over my Jesus cup
filled to overflowing with hot coffee,
"I've an idea as good as toffee!"

She gathered up a towel and shampoo,
scrubbed my one-inch hair until it would do;
grabbed some styling gel and slathered it on:
then plied a special comb for a new Mom.

I laughed hard as I looked at my image:
Wow, this cat will not be playing cribbage!
My hairdo should cause sidesplitting laughter,
lots of hoots and hollers to the rafters!

I giggled and thought, my hair is in style—
just add stripes of pink and blue— for awhile.
My kid had lots of tricks in her hair trunk
that changed this granma to a spike-haired punk!

+  +  +

CRANK UP THE HEAVY METAL
AND LET'S ROCK!
No pun intended— a metal plate in my head
and the new do changed me!
   





Author notes

Contest Prompt #5. You, a family member or friend is diagnosed with cancer and only has six months to live.

While it wasn't cancer, which I have survived, it was a statistically fatal brain aneurysm in the right temporal lobe; the motor center of the brain that already was damaged and epileptic developed as a child by two serious head injuries. After being told that "I don't think she will make it to surgery in the morning;" my daughter asked my surgeon the "what if she does and makes it through surgery." Well, the prognosis was perpetually comatose or paralyzed and unable to speak. What the doctor did not know was that I had put it all in the hands of God five days before, the day I went down and lay on my sofa for the next five days.

After spending 10 days in ICU and 5 in a room, I went back for a checkup 30 days later. My doctor asked, "Have you started writing again?" Yep, you bet, it is my panacea and how I work for God and Christ.

Doctors don't have the last word; for I am fully functional, still live alone and still drive. . . well, except when MS and Lupus decide to attack.

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  • kareneisenlord gold member
    September 11

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    That's great! What a fabulous story; and I love the look! You're never too old or ill to be a rocker! I see them all the time and I think it is just fine.

    Doctors' do not have the final work; you are so right. If they did, many of us would be already dead by now. They only think they have the right answers. I loved this write, (and the photo). It is a real eye-opener and I think it is inspirational.

    Your daughter sounds very nice. You are blessed to have each other. Our kids keep us young and healthy! Thank you for entering the contest. Blessings...


  • darlee77 gold member
    September 8

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    You took a very sad situation and made it sensational. So cute and well done.
    Good luck in the contest. God bless.


    • BonnieQ silver member
      September 8
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      Why, thank you, Darlee! For the "sensational" part. Actually, it was sad for my daughter, for I didn't have the sense or even fear to think other than "STOP THE PAIN."

      Much love in Christ, BonnieQ


  • Frogzter gold member
    December 23, 2005
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    too funny

    Lol... I got as much a kick out of the pic as I did the poem itself. What a hoot! I love it and the sense of humor you employ to go along with it! Just splendid! Whether you know it or not, that hairdo is very much in vougue!

  • marrow
    November 2, 2005
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    This is awesome. It gave me such a nice chuckle, and the photo was amazing!

    It is a plesaure to meet you. I shall add you to my list of favorites, so I can continue on reading up on you. Thank you once again.
    Justin


  • SEA angel gold member
    October 27, 2005
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    Cute and darling mother & daughter love

    This is precious. Thanks for giving me the link to see your to see your spike haired punk doo... I LOVE it. What a sweet daughter you have. Reminds me of a slumber party my mother and I had in 2002 and 2003. Moms are the best. Be Blessed Always Bonnie

  • Poet7376
    October 27, 2005
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    Hi bonnie....sure do look stupendous girl.....exquisitely adorned.....still a beautiful and wonderful lady....lots of love and hugs.....brian..


  • klassy lassy
    October 26, 2005
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    Hello, my beautiful friend! Now you're stylin'! I'd say you are in the pink for sure! Hugs and much love! Karen


  • pentopaper
    October 26, 2005
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    I like the look!! You may have to change your AP name though...something like Red Hot Metal Momma!! You are such a graceful lady...even in red-orange hair! Thanks for having the courage to laugh, and to share you joy of life with us!!
    Karen


  • Frogzter gold member
    October 26, 2005
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    I think you are beautiful Mom... I like the "do" and it seems to suit your personality!
    Blessings and hugs
    ~Frog


  • Vickie J
    October 26, 2005
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    This is great!!! I'm glad you came back and posted a picture with this write. I could never have imagined what it looked like-but this certainly took care of that! LOL you're a good sport! ♥ vj


  • Captain Changa
    October 26, 2005
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    Orange hairspray. Where ever did you get such an idea?


  • ahigley
    October 26, 2005
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    This poem is awesome!! I am a nurse and I know that there is much pain and agony behind that clever and so droll sense of humor. You go, Girl!! Excellent form, meter and rhyme. Come stay with me in NYC and you'll fit right in! You are truly beautiful!! God bless and heal you.

  • Frodofan
    October 26, 2005
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    LOL. After going through page after page of rambling long "sophisticated" poetry, this was great!

    Light-hearted, silly, funny! A punk grandma... lol. It's just a funny thought and made a silly and very fun read for a poem.


  • localhero
    October 26, 2005
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    that's hilarious.... way to keep up your spirits.. that's a great hair-do by the way..... you definately HAVE to win that contest.. it would almost be a shame...


  • Unbridled1
    October 26, 2005
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    hahaha! oh bonnie, i absolutely love your spirit! you thrill me with your ability to continue laughing and making others laugh with you...

    you made my day with this


    UB


  • Lyrical Soul silver member
    October 26, 2005
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    I think you look adorable!!


  • crystaldust gold member
    October 26, 2005
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    crystaldust 26-10-05 22:31
    Bonnie - you are a magnificent and wonderful lady and thank you very much for pointing me to your poem. I love it. Your courage shines like a beacon to others and humbles me greatly. Thank you again. love and blessings. Joy


  • Abel
    October 26, 2005
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    ya gotta love a woman in pink....hair that is...lol...this is hil-HAIR-ious....what else can i say....cept...i wanna see it under a black light....lol....another great poem bonnie...good luck in the contest...Peace Abel


  • SexyAngel0418
    October 26, 2005
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    THE HAIR DO IS AWESOME AUNTIE BONNIE!!!


  • Musimwa
    October 22, 2005
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    excellent

    wow, hehehehe, what a Poem! A great one indeed. Lol, u deserve 100 points from me dear. U have done such a wonderful work. The poem is a moving object. It managed to make me laugh. The way u expressed every, the description of the caps pple were offering u, the way u were not urging with them, wow, u did a great job dear friend. i love this poem. I dont want to hear u saying i am stopping writing. No, for a poet like u. Where will we get someone like u. Dear, wonderful.
    I love the imagery u have used. So clear, so touching. It makes the poem interesting, i enjoy reading it. The rythme, is well done. This gave a musical quality to your poem. I do admire those who rythme. I know how difficult it is. Keep this up dear.
    Your language is simple and straightforward.

    Yes u are a poem among Poets.

    Lets change the world. Lets give it life and vision.

    Ours are talents aimed at adding reality to the earth. I wish u good luck in the contest.

    God bless u.

    Love from a friend here in Kenya

    Musimwa.


  • klassy lassy
    October 21, 2005
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    Bonnie, You are beautiful no matter what style your hair is in!
    Lee Ellen wore a little brown bowler everywhere for a while. She looked so sassy in it! Her incision runs directly through her bangs, so they don't lay the way they used to. She gets annoyed trying to find a way to fix the front. Most of the time she just pulls it all back in a headband. Your poem is full of good humor about your 'do', though and you make my heart smile!!! Love you...Karen


  • SexyAngel0418
    October 19, 2005
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    WOW... This is awesome!!! It is a great poem Auntie Bonnie!!! You should post a picture of your spiked hairdo!!! LOL... Good luck in the contest!!!

    Hugs,
    Beth


  • SEA angel gold member
    October 18, 2005
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    You rock & rock for Jesus 2 Bonnie

    I was hoping to see a picture of this spike-haired punk hair style. However, your words painted a vividly cute picture filled with compassionate love of a mother and a daughter.


  • pentopaper
    October 18, 2005
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    This is terrific Bonnie! You sound a lot like my mother when she was going through chemo last year, but she finally gave into the wig for awhile then it was the "spikey do". She was able to laugh too! What a wonderful way to get through the tough times!!! This is great, and I wish you all the best in this contest and with your new look! Karen


  • Dienush
    October 18, 2005
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    This has a lot of humor and hope in it. I like it, the last part made me smile So... any picture?

  • Poet7376
    October 17, 2005
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    hi bonnie....many more blessings to you.....reading those words brought a smile to my face....as i read i could picture everything....so gald you are doing well...encouraging to see you in high spirits....thanks to the power of the good lord...it is a lesson to be learned....a lady to be admired...you are something bonnie....god bless my dear friend.....brian.. .... ....


  • pattyann4500
    October 17, 2005
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    It's good that you can laugh at this. Nobody ever said we couldn't do without hair, did they. Good for you, Sis. Love, Patricia ♥


  • Sandygram silver member
    October 17, 2005
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    WONDERFUL POEM

    Dear Bonnie, This is a beautiful and heartfelt poem and a pleasure to read with your smiles throughout. Thank you for writing this wonderful poem. Take care, Sandy .


  • the finer point
    October 17, 2005
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    hahahaha that is one of the cooler things around!!! haha nicely done...whoa to the right is an ad for heavy metal music...right now...weird. COSMICLY WEIRD. Props tui!
    in Christ and God bless,
    Evan

  • Captain Changa
    October 17, 2005
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    All you need now is the florescent orange hair dye.


  • Vickie J
    October 17, 2005
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    I love your whimiscal side, Bonnie!!! I wish you would have taken a picture of that do to put with this poem. It's almost impossible to imagine, lol. Thanks for a good laugh today!!! Now you behave yourself and get some rest. Much love, vj


  • rite
    October 17, 2005
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    Oh Bonnie, your beautiful hair... I am just glad you made it through the most dangerous part of this process. Hair grows at an average speed of 0.3 millimeter per day, so it will be approximately 11 centimeters next year. Meanwhile this hairdo is just plain and simple proof that you are a hardcore survivor! It will take more than a dangerous disease to get you down! You're protected by the Light, your recovery is merely an other humiliation of the dark. Glad to read in this poem you've not lost your good spirit. Stay strong and take care,

    Chris


  • Lyrical Soul silver member
    October 17, 2005
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    Bonnie,I keep refreshing and refreshing hoping you've put a picture here This is too too cute! I am sorry it's been awhile since I came by...been busy with the new job but what a treat this write is!!! Love to you woman!

    ~Lyrical

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