The Hat I Wear

The hat I wear fits well Even when I take it off How long I’ve had it, it’s hard to tell At it some may scoff It’s not new, not old, not a knock-off I do wear others Without them, I couldn’t be Like so many mothers I have a hat for my family And one when my time is just for me With different styles and places to go My hats go with me everywhere Cooking, cleaning, dinner, or a show You may care or stop and stare At the hat I place upon my hair My favorite hat is the one I choose That keeps me true to myself It’s the one I most fear to lose More than my health or wealth When not on my head, it’s safe on a shelf
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Wesley Avatar
June 19, 2011 at 9:36 AM
Clever and nice rhyme, I am enjoying your verse so much.
Freeman Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 6:35 PM
So cool to see you in the top five Shani. Congratulations on your worthy poem's honered 5th Place! Agape, Moses
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April 9, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Congrats Shani on your well deserved win---kashinath
Mehta Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Congratulations on the fifth place win in the contest, Shani
Johnson Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 11:47 PM
Congratulations LShar onyour win and a great poem. Love, Joyce
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April 8, 2011 at 3:57 PM
Congrats Shani on your big win in the bonnet contest with this excellent entry and super write luv.. enjoy your sweet success and happy weekend ...
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April 8, 2011 at 2:44 PM
I would love to see it. Shani. Great writing. Many congrats on your win. Lainie
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April 8, 2011 at 2:01 PM
Shani, Congratulations on your success in Carol's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
April 8, 2011 at 1:16 PM
Congratulations on your placement in my contest Shani. The poems were all so good was hard to judge. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
April 1, 2011 at 5:54 AM
You have penned a lovely personification of hat and I hope that you have entered the poem for contest on hat. Good luck if so, Shani
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