My Almost Orange Hat

I wandered in the hat store And there it boldly sat – Bedecked with bright white flower – A cheerful orange hat. Once on my head, it beckoned, Quite jauntily, indeed, Attracting more attention Than a person’d really need. My husband did encourage; The salesgirl said – it’s you! But everything has negatives And this one had a few – Like, who knows when I’d wear it And there’s so much it won’t match; I guess for every purchase There’d most likely be a catch. And so I turned and left, My hat remaining in the store. Since I was on vacation, I can’t get there anymore. Regret’s a foolish feeling, More malignant than benign; And what a fool I was to leave That hat that should be mine!