I once read a cute poem about an ordinary hat, but for the life of me, cannot recall
where. It went something like this:
"My hat warms my brain you can find me under it; the sky above. I love my hat."
(shape of a hat)
If this poem rings a bell, please let me know so I can add proper credits. xo
From that recall, I got this far trying to create my own:
Of my hat-- I like the hat's shadow I can see through eyelashes it placates my tresses ablow, keeps thinks from crashes, buffers my meltdowns, and promptly cools my hotflashes-- my hat! © selma
Add a feather to it, and you have an elegant little hat. I know you see it.
Now for the real deal, a sonnet—
writ last year and edited for today’s prompt.
I hope you enjoy it.
A grumpy lady friend who loved to whine In whose house I never liked to linger Loved hats for her strong hat-perfect jawline But was cursed with crooked butterfingers She wore a neon orange hat gladly With a ginormous lampshade projection But the hat tipped her over, poor lady And that kept her close to my affection One season she spent months convalescing And all those months without her fancy hat She pined for the hat with great sun guarding But the hat had fattened the village rat In weeks she grew to let go, let it be Laud that jaw-perfect thief that robbed her free. © selmamartin.com
Thanks so much for reading, and happy national poetry writing month.
I’m a simple woman who dares to see the beauty in ordinary. I’d love to connect with you and like pen pals, I want something beautiful to blossom between us. Will you join me? Selma is my middle name. Its meaning—peaceful, complete, are euphoric affirmations I like to think of myself as having. They compliment the joy I feel when I write. I sincerely hope you decide to join me on my writing journey. I Wish You Miracles.
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I love “Of my hat”!!! What a gem, Selma!
I love your version of ‘My Hat’, Selma. Also, your sonnet is delightful. I’m sorry I’ve missed some of your recent posts – I have had my grandchildren staying with me recently, which has made it impossible to keep up with everybody’s work. I’m very glad to have read yours here, though. I wish you a happy and peaceful Easter. Xx 💕
I doff my cap….
Great poems, Selma! The last line of your sonnet made me laugh. Well done!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
Beautiful hat picture. Very nice poem post .
I have read everything with amusement, rejoiced at the splash of orange and marvelled at Selma and her hat. <3
These poems are fun. I especially liked “Of My Hat”
Your ‘Of my hat’ is such a delight and I enjoyed your sonnet, Selma!
Cute poem!
FINALLY I am here 🙂 And boy don’t I regret it!
Beautiful poems, both of them. I loved the humour in the sonnet, and particularly loved the shape poem!
I think you nailed it, Selma. Hats are important.
Hats have many functions. (K)
Hilarious poem Selma
Such a fun poem, Selma. Enjoyed it! 🙂
Stunner Selma, the picture and your poetry.
Both poems so delightful, Selma! Loved them! 💞💐
You have strengthened my interest in wearing bigger, wider hats instead of just a baseball cap. My aging skin thanks you for this.