Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Hats

Have you heard the term “man of many hats”
Well you sure haven't heard this version!
When I wear a cowboy hat and saddle up
I'm Jesse James, an amazing conversion!

At times I feel brave and put on a fireman's hat
The wee kiddies all wanna be my friend!
Tell them I was once knighted by the queen
Probably lying's not a good message to send!

The hard steel hat of a construction worker
Turns me into a this macho type man!
The only problem is, I'm scared silly of heights
And I make lots of trips to the can!

Once put on the hat of a big strong viking
Sure scared all the people around me!
Pulled out my sword to impress them all
Ended up cutting myself quite badly!

The ultimate though is when I wear a fedora
I look handsome and quite debonair!
Till I speak and I sound like a Donald Duck
My image needs a lot of repair!

Guess I'm most comfortable in my jester hat
Tried others but this fits me the best!
My goal is to put a smile on some faces
All my friends with whom I've been blessed!


© Jack Ellison 2015

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Laura Breidenthal July 15, 2015 at 7:16 PM Brilliant piece here, Jack. yes the jester hat suits you so well dear. I faving this one! The fifth stanza is pretty hilarious. Always, Laura Jack Ellison July 15, 2015 at 9:33 PM Quack, quack, quack, quack, quack, quack, quack, quack, quack!!! Do you speak "duck" or should I translate!!! Love, Jack xxx

Carol Eastman July 6, 2015 at 4:28 PM That Jester's hat is where it's at... anything goes, when you write like that... Every idea hits a home run... With a Quill full of fun... You make it inviting, in every brave chat... Jack Ellison July 7, 2015 at 9:42 AM You are, by far, my bestest of friends here on the Soup! No one comes even close, dear Carol Love, Jack xxx