No Matter the Shape

[Poppy]

It’s just an old brown fedora, I only bought it because
I thought it cool.
Its starting to get a bit ragged, sweat stained
and God forbid, moldy?
I say don’t clean it, that would surely be bad luck.
I'll just keep it as it is.
It hangs on the wall ready for its next adventure
mostly to a nearby stream.
It’s a great place to stick some bugs, shade the sun,
or protect you from the rain.
But more importantly it’s like an old friend,
unconditional and priceless.

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[kiz_paws]

Nice! The poem grips the sentiment that we all place on something we have in our life -- I particularly liked the phrase about 'bad luck' (you have captured my exact thought). :) Kizzo

[ampoule]

Oh, I love this! My husband used to threaten me if I would even THINK about washing his hats. Thank you for the sweet memory.

[Poppy]

Thanks all, I appreciate your comments. And ampoule you are married to a wise man :)