My Frightful Steel Bonnet

My frightful steel helmet is so battered, dinged and frayed It was issued by the Air Force - not a haberdashery store I don't suppose it would look very proper in an Easter Parade But it sure did come in handy-dandy when fightin' in the war For such things as bathin', washin' drawers and so much more Camouflage nettin' adorned it in lieu of ostrich feathers and lace Many fellers preferred civilian life sportin' a jazzy, felt fedora On the march the dad-gum thing flopped about and fell in your face Twigs, grass and weeds covered it to blend in with the flora Four-letter words were heaped upon it - of which there was a plethora Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved Placed No. 3 in Carol Brown's "My Favorite Hat Or Bonnet" Contest - Apr 2011