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. My favorite hat hangs on a hook by our old back door It belongs to my honey, but it is a favorite of mine It isn’t pretty, in fact it’s a sight to deplore! It’s my hubby’s ball cap, and he thinks it is divine! In spite of the splotches, and the dirt and grime It’s a favorite of mine, because it’s a part of who he is He wears it while he’s working, until evening begins Running errands, doing chores, or playing with the kids He wears it to cover places, where his hair has gotten thin I'd like to toss it in the trash, but that old hat still brings a grin! How could I hope to disregard this hat that honors him? Looking like the boy I used to know With blue twinkling eyes, beneath the brim When he hangs it up, with a sweet “hello” My love is home, and my good fortune...Oh yes!... I know… .................................................................................................................................... Submitted for Carol Brown's Contest My Favorite Hat or Bonnet

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 4/9/2011 10:39:00 PM
you made this extraordinary, carrie.. and an extraordinary top-hitting slot goes with it.. CONGRATS with love and huggs..:) nette
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Date: 4/9/2011 6:24:00 PM
So cool to see you in the top 3 spot Carrie. So common a story, but so dear to many hearts and the pleasure was all mine. Congratulations on your worthy poem's honered third Place! Agape, Moses
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Date: 4/9/2011 10:36:00 AM
Excellent write Carrie!Congrats on your big win---kashinath
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Date: 4/9/2011 1:54:00 AM
Congratulations on your 3rd place win Carrie. A beautifully penned poem on a very special hat.Emotions attached with it have been so aptly described.Love, Gautami
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Date: 4/8/2011 11:12:00 PM
Smart attitude Carrie. He loves it so you love it. happy hat. Congratulations on yor win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 4/8/2011 10:10:00 PM
I loved it, especially the last stanza. Many congrats for this win.
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Date: 4/8/2011 4:59:00 PM
Congrats on the win, Carrie
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Date: 4/8/2011 3:49:00 PM
Congrats Carrie on your super win for 3rd place in the bonnet contest my friend.. wonderful words to describe the theme luv.. enjoy another sweet success this happy weekend..
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Date: 4/8/2011 2:56:00 PM
Congratulations on the third place win in the contest, Carrie
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Date: 4/8/2011 2:22:00 PM
You always bring us right there with you! Lucky man he is! Congrad's Light & Love
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Date: 4/8/2011 2:18:00 PM
Very endearing and heart-warming, Carrie. Many congrats on your win with this very touching Quintain. Lainie
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Date: 4/8/2011 1:51:00 PM
Big congratulations on your win, Carrie! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/8/2011 1:10:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in my contest Carrie. The poems were all so good was hard to judge. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/24/2011 9:24:00 AM
Your poem made me smile, Carrie. Men like to keep old, grimy hats around and still wear them even if you buy them new ones. Obviously, you both have sentimental attachment to this special hat. (Laughed at how your husband uses it to hide his thinning hair.) Enjoyed reading and wish you success in Carol's contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/23/2011 3:06:00 PM
not sure how i'd take it if it was about me. john
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Date: 3/23/2011 2:16:00 PM
i like it,, sounds like a good hang out... good luck in contest,..p.d.
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