Tahera Mannan Poet Quintain (English)

The Story of a Hat

I once owned a pretty hat
Flowers and buds formed a garland around
People said it looked like a mat
I locked it in so it couldn’t be found
Then after a year I tried to match it on a gown

When located it was damp and musty
Smelled like stale bread a month old
The flowers looked limp and dusty
I tried to straighten it and open its fold
Alas inside lived a colony of termites, behold

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Robb A. Kopp April 13, 2011 at 9:24 AM well deseved cuddos

Nette Onclaud April 9, 2011 at 10:31 PM happy to see you at the top, tahera.. APLAUSE with love and huggs! :) nette

John Freeman April 9, 2011 at 6:04 PM So cool to see you in that top notch spot Tahera. Great day in the neighborhood friend. Congratulations on your worthy poem's honered Placment! Agape, Moses

Kash Poet April 9, 2011 at 10:23 AM Congrats Tahera on your big win!Nice story of a hat you have penned --kashinath

Joyce Johnson April 8, 2011 at 11:36 PM Poor pretty hat. Conratulations on your big win Tahera. Love, Joyce

Gautami Phookan April 8, 2011 at 10:57 PM Congratulations tahera on your 1st place win with this exceptionally creative poetry on a hat .Enjoyed it...Love, Gautami

Carrie Richards April 8, 2011 at 3:55 PM This is so cute, Tahera!! Congratulations ....I hope you were able to buy a new hat!! LOL !

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 8, 2011 at 3:43 PM Super congrats Tahera my friend on your first place win in the bonnet contest ... an amazing entry full of fun and imagery luv.. enjoy your top spot where the air is as rare as your beautiful words...

Dr.Ram Mehta April 8, 2011 at 2:50 PM Congratulations on the first place win in the contest, Tahera

Ellen Fahey April 8, 2011 at 2:25 PM Congrats on your win!!! Ellen

Debbie Guzzi April 8, 2011 at 2:13 PM goodness! this has to be real! LOL congrad's on your BIG win. Light & Love

Elaine George April 8, 2011 at 2:00 PM Sensational story, dear Tahera. Many congrats on your FIRST PLACE WIN. Lainie

Carolyn Devonshire April 8, 2011 at 1:46 PM Big congrats on taking the top spot in Carol's contest! I'm not surprised as I loved this poem the first time I read it, Tahera. Awesome! Love, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown April 8, 2011 at 1:05 PM Congratulations on your placement in my contest Tahera. The poems were all so good was hard to judge. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2011 at 3:18 PM eeoooowwww, that poor hat infested with termites. It sounds like a true story? Gosh, i wish I could think of a hat tale to tell. This one is very difficult for me. I have no hats to tell of! LIke your writing of this topic. Luv, andrea

Dr.Ram Mehta March 12, 2011 at 2:20 PM Nice funny and humorous write, Tahera

Carolyn Devonshire March 12, 2011 at 11:57 AM This poem made me laugh out loud, Tahera. We have to be careful where and how we store clothing. I actually had field mice "eat" my Christmas stocking when it was stored in the garage. Hats off to you for a great entry! Wishing you success. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 12, 2011 at 6:05 AM Oh Tahera how creative is this my friend.. your last line has me laughing out loud.. don't we all save our mementos .. to enjoy after years pass by.. only to find your last line..hahahahahahaha.. good luck in the contest my friend...