An Avatar To Remember

See my face, I am real...yes, this is me But don't be fooled, I am not a cowboy You see, the hat upon my head has a purpose It's for myself...It's a remembrance piece Something that is precious to my heart Something that I wear every so often, for warmth No, not the warmth that blocks a chilled day A warmth that leaves chills... A warmth that raises the hairs on my arms This treasured piece I bought lest two years ago Attending a country rock concert, with friends A push-cart with mega hats, from the corner of my eye... Captured me, sucking me in... I fell victim "SOLD"...to the man with the orange flannel shirt Forty five dollars gone, and ten bucks left in my pocket...it was mine A grand weekend I spent, listening to fine music, hanging with friends... Dancing in the crowd, singing...cherishing those special moments Little did I know, this would be the last for my friend Unexpectedly, just like that...his heart stopped I cry, tears fall every time I hear "Green Grass and High Tides" The last song my friend and I had heard together Rest in piece...my friend, my pal So, the secret is now out...I am no cowboy I post this avatar of myself with this hat... So that every time I look at myself...I am reminded of that last day The last day, that I spent with my beloved friend...DanO *Green Grass and High Tides, is a song performed by the Country Rock Band "The Outlaws" Who Is That Star In Your Avatar Poetry Contest Sponsor Mark Massey 1-22-2019