The Good the Bad and the Ugly

I wasn’t much of a bonnet gal
never wanting to mess my hair
at scouts I was the first rascal
to toss that beanie in the air
and run the *ell out of there!

My college days brought brims most carnal
which dipped low in the front like Cher’s.
And head scarfs I removed, a scadal,
to wrap around my bosoms bare
so cold in the concerts open-air.

Much latter, at my wedding avowal
with a veil over the whole affair, 
I walked down the isle triumphal
with a husband most debonair
and oodles of family who stared.

But my most favorite hat was lethal,
as a pirates moll, I had savior faire,
black leather and most demonical 
with peacock feathers trailing for flair
 “Argghh, me hearties, I was the bonniest there.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Onclaud Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 10:44 PM
the ending did it, lights... superb! CONGRATS for the real high win!! :) huggs, nette
Poet Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Congrats Debbie on your win in the contest.--kashinath
Mehta Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Congratulations on the fourth place win in the contest, Debbie
Phookan Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 2:20 AM
Many congratulations on your super win with this fabulous write on your experiences with hats. Enjoyed this funny one Debbie...LOve, Gautami
Johnson Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 11:32 PM
Great poem Debbie. Congratulations on your win. One of my favorites. Love, Joyce
Mannan Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 10:13 PM
I can so imagine you in this black hat Deb.Many congrats for this win.
Richards Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 4:05 PM
Again......should have been higher on the winner's list....this is a clever treasure!!! You are a bonnie lass of a poet....hats and all !!
Sweetheart Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 3:53 PM
Way to go Debbie ..congrats on your 4th place win in the bonnet contest with this extraordinary entry luv.. luv black leather myself ..haha.. enjoy and happy weekend.luv.
George   Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Deb , I loved this the first time I read it and it has the same effect the second time around. I knew this would be at the top of the winners circle. Many congrats. Lainie
Devonshire Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 1:54 PM
Funny poem, Deb. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Horne Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 1:34 PM
Many congrats : )
Brown Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 1:13 PM
Congratulations on your placement in my contest Debbie. The poems were all so good was hard to judge. Love, Carol
George   Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 1:41 PM
SPLENDID! Deb. Sure to top the list. Lainie
Brown Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Debbie. Love, Carol
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