Sam Kauffman Poet Quatrain

Fancies

Fancies

Hats worn sidesaddle sporting feathers, cornflowers
Whimsy rides in sequins, ribbons and plumes
Small or broad brimmed, laces form floating towers
Swooping pillboxes off to the races clad in blooms

Dedicated to the fanciful hats called Fancies worn at the Kentucky Derby and Royal Ascot Races.

7-14-21
Contest: Flair and Fun
Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger

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Marilene Evans August 18, 2021 at 8:05 AM Sam, this is so beautiful. I love to wear hats. I always match them with my shoes and purses. I remember my boss calling me "Princess Di" in the 90's. Congratulations, my friend. Have a Blessed day.

Marilene Evans August 18, 2021 at 8:04 AM Sam, this is so beautiful. I love to wear hats. I always match them with my shoes and purses. I remember my boss calling me "Princess Di" in the 90's. Congratulations, my friend. Have a Blessed day. Sam Kauffman August 18, 2021 at 9:06 AM Hi Marilene! Thank you for your congratulations. I too love hats! And I would always match them to whatever I was wearing. They are such fun and add so much. So sad they have gone out of style. This was a very fun poem to create. Had a chance to look at lots of pictures of "fancies!" Sending you traveling mercies!

Christuraj Alex August 18, 2021 at 3:31 AM Beautiful Write. Congratulations on your win! Sam Kauffman August 18, 2021 at 9:01 AM Thank you Chris! This one was so much fun to research and see all of the crazy hats! Blessings to you!

Michelle Faulkner July 22, 2021 at 4:58 PM I watch the Kentucky Derby every year (on TV) and this makes me think of all those grandiose hats they wear (love the sidesaddle line, great tie in!) Sam Kauffman July 23, 2021 at 9:25 AM Thank you Michelle! Had a whole bunch of fun with this one. I, too, watch the Derby and the hats are so much a part of the whole experience. When writing about flair and fun thought the fancies would be a good subject! Glad you enjoyed watching all the "fancies" with me. Take care. Blessings.