A Variety of Hats

Throughout the years, my kids had A variety of hats, Along with all the books and dolls And games and baseball bats. A few were parts of costumes Or vacation souvenirs, While others served as props For princesses or buccaneers. Though most have long been cast away, Some managed to hang on – The pirate and top hats are here; The cowboy hats are gone. Yet still, I felt a little pang When throwing out the trash And there, with all the magazines Was something from the stash. A plastic Viking headpiece With, on either side, a horn. I have a photo of my son From when that hat was worn. It served its purpose and is now Bashed up and way too small. Though I felt sad to throw it out, My son won’t care at all.