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The Army Beret

The Army Beret My favourite hat is an army beret That still holds the shape of his head Woven with wool that has seen better days Rim hanging from tattered threads Stained with the tears I have shed. ~~~~ Author: Elaine Cecelia George, of Canada For: Carol‘s contest: My favorite hat Awarded: First Place Author's note: This poem is about my Father's Army baret. (A Beret is a french name for a round flat hat with a tight rim and is pronounced beray)

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Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/9/2011 10:33:00 PM

sentimentally astounding, my dear elaine! big cheers for the high winn!! :) huggs to you! nette

John Freeman

Date: 4/9/2011 6:09:00 PM

So cool to see you in that top notch spot Elaine. Great day in the neighborhood friend. Congratulations on your worthy poem's honered Placment! Agape, Moses

Kash Poet

Date: 4/9/2011 10:27:00 AM

Very touching poem,Elaine.Congrats on your big win in the contest---kashinath

Gautami Phookan

Date: 4/8/2011 11:06:00 PM

Congratulations Elaine on your 1st place win in the contest.knew it was a winner.Beautiful emotions portrayed.Love, Gautami

Tahera Mannan

Date: 4/8/2011 10:04:00 PM

Such a touching write and memories associated with this hat. Many congrats for this super win. An honour to share this position with you.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/8/2011 4:29:00 PM

And my choice of the number one's. Congratulations Elaine. Love, Joyce

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/8/2011 3:54:00 PM

I am truly happy to see this win a 1st. This touched my heart so much the first time I read it!! That last line, is so perfectly poignant!! Congratulations, Elaine!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/8/2011 3:45:00 PM

Congrats Lainie on your first place win in the bonnet contest with this wonderful write and entry my friend... enjoy your top spot where the air is as rare as your beautiful words luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/8/2011 2:52:00 PM

Congratulations on the first place win in the contest, Elaine

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 4/8/2011 2:16:00 PM

Very touching. A real keeper I sure he knows how much you love him! forever!Congrad's Light & Love

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/8/2011 1:49:00 PM

I knew this would be at the top, Lainie! So happy for you. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn

Jack Horne

Date: 4/8/2011 1:26:00 PM

Many congrats : )

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/8/2011 1:07:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement in my contest Elaine. The poems were all so good was hard to judge. Love, Carol

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/4/2011 1:46:00 PM

So good to know of the memory's you hold (along with the beret) Laine.

Vee Bdosa

Date: 4/4/2011 5:51:00 AM

Hi Elaine, I like this Army Beret, when I was in the US Army, you had to be Special Forces to even wear one, (hence, Green Beret) or Airborne. Tday, I am retired but my wife is still Army and she gets to wear one. wah wah wah not fair. Oh well, I do have 7 genuine Indiana Jones hats I wear all of the time, one at a time, of course. Did I mention I like your poem? Yes.

Charles Henderson

Date: 3/30/2011 11:14:00 PM

Yes, I too like that hat. Good one. Charles

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 3/24/2011 7:50:00 AM

That is a wonderful memory you have of your dad Laine. love phyl

James Fraser

Date: 3/22/2011 12:33:00 PM

Wonderful memories of your father Elaine. Good luck in Carol's contest.(((( Hugs )))) from Bonnie Scotland....:)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/22/2011 4:33:00 AM

ohh, great piece that made me journey with you along nostalgia lane, elaine... i love berets; my dad was a general and he wore one too! beautful! winning wishes with huggs:) nette

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/21/2011 11:49:00 PM

wow, it would be something if it were GREEN beret!! You chose a very unique hat to write about. I sure wish I knew how to do this contest!! I like how you did yours.

Carrie Richards

Date: 3/21/2011 3:46:00 PM

Oh wow....this is small, but so tender with love! Perfectly poignant and loving! A winner, Elaine!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/21/2011 2:59:00 PM

Lainie, take pride that your Dad served in the military. I'm guessing he was a Green Beret? When my dad died, his house was filled with sports caps and even straw hats to keep the Florida sun off his face. Maybe they are enjoying spending time in heaven together. One day we'll see them again. Love, Carolyn

James Foulk

Date: 3/21/2011 2:52:00 PM

the Green Berets were a great bunch of people. this was a wonderful poem, and i loved those hats. did you ever see that John wayne movie, "the Green Berets" a great movie.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/21/2011 2:44:00 PM

Oh so sweet and touching Lainie .. a sensitive write so heart felt my friend.. good luck in Carol's contest .. amazing words of luv..

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/21/2011 2:39:00 PM

Oh, that is surely a special hat. Did your father die in a war, Lainie? If so, please accept my sympathy, but you can be proud of his service to your country. I'm sure Carol will love this entry! Wishing you success! Love, Carolyn