The Compliment

My fashion sense, to be quite kind Is sometimes difficult to find But I do still hope for a compliment From a well-dressed, handsome, discerning gent. On my morning walk one summer day I was feeling low I have to say Broad-brimmed hat a little quaint Fashion plate it certainly ain't I passed a buff and muscled chap In standard backward baseball cap He looked at me and took me in, Gave a big encouraging grin Called out loud "I like your hat" Just like that! I broke out in a huge, huge smile And cheerfully walked an extra mile.