Hats

The world was a cold place
in the time of hats.
The past, and would be present place
a cold place.

Fedoras, Stetsons, and Stovepipe hats
Scottish Tam o’shanters, Raccoon caps
and feathered headdresses, 
lay upon the pate of man.

The world was a cold place,
small critters fled from the trappers lures.
Beaver and rabbit skins made up 
Chimney Pots hats for 
frontiersmen and Presidents.

The West was far and wide,
the Indians, the buffalo, 
and the wild mustangs
roamed the range, free.

The world was a cold place
and folks needed to cover their scalps
IF they want to keep them. 

Hats are returning now
for the world is again a cold place
more than the little critters should run in fear.

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Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 11/16/2009 5:50:00 PM

and the little critters surely do. ....Cool poem ,Deborah. Nice lil hat trick! Reminds me of Roger Miller song... "hey kid wher'd ya git that lid?" Good write. and thanks for your comment --- Hot Dam ! that was funny !Robert

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 10/30/2009 1:34:00 PM

It's time to reap, I guess. I love this poem. Running like a rabbit seems to be in the scary future. Many are faced with wondering what to do and how to survive. It's a cold world because there's to much wanting and taking and not enough sharing and awakening to the needs and kindness within men. Great poem, Deborah. I hope is warms up among mankind...soon!!! Love, Dane

Elaine George

Date: 10/30/2009 5:08:00 AM

Yes! Deb, I think it will take more than hats to warm this world. Mans' vanity and greed have nearly destroyed the animal kingdom. When will they ever learn? Great writing. Love, Lainie

Moonbee Canady

Date: 10/29/2009 5:09:00 PM

Excellent Poetry ... I like the way you laid it out, too. Poet Minds, do Think Alike ... Check Out My " Looking For Some Skin" Poem (I think you might like it) ... MoonBee

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 10/29/2009 5:08:00 PM

I love hats..sad that they are mostly out of fashion. Like this look at the past. and present. BG

Marty Owens

Date: 10/29/2009 5:02:00 PM

I have some hats but never wear them. My wife just said today she was giving them to goodwill. lol Enjoyed your poem...Marty

Robin L. Gass

Date: 10/29/2009 4:47:00 PM

And we need more than "Hats" to protect us. This is wonderful, Deb! My hats off to you, my awesomely talented soul sister! Love and hugs, Robin

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 10/29/2009 4:43:00 PM

interesting subject, I like it, different ideas.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/29/2009 4:25:00 PM

Interesting thoughts put to pen. Now we have imitation fur to use. Keep writing. Sara

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 10/29/2009 4:12:00 PM

Excellent words and verses, Deborah.. bravo.. well done.. magnificent ... keep us all remembering how it was ... and still is ... thankxxx ... superbly written.. thankxxx Linda-Marie...