Nebraska Straw Wanted Fancy
Nebraska straw was irritated to be woven into a hat
I am as plain as a calf, lion, hoot owl, corncob and bat.
you are a beginning, her grandma told her; do not give up.
especially if you are adopted by the lovely miss buttercup.
Buttercup was a fashion diva who lived on both of their farms.
she enjoyed decorating her neck, ears, fingers and arms.
I will make you so pretty, she told the hat, you will be phat.
day lilies, coral cone flowers and perky daisies went onto the hat.
I look so fancy now, I could walk the new york avenue.
I would be welcome in Chicago’s magnificent mile too.
Nebraska straw felt fancy and loved her new look.
her photo was featured on the cover of women’s Redbook
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