A Variety of Hats

Throughout the years, my kids had

A variety of hats,

Along with all the books and dolls

And games and baseball bats.

 

A few were parts of costumes

Or vacation souvenirs,

While others served as props

For princesses or buccaneers.

 

Though most have long been cast away,

Some managed to hang on –

The pirate and top hats are here;

The cowboy hats are gone.

 

Yet still, I felt a little pang

When throwing out the trash

And there, with all the magazines

Was something from the stash.

 

A plastic Viking headpiece

With, on either side, a horn.

I have a photo of my son

From when that hat was worn.

 

It served its purpose and is now

Bashed up and way too small.

Though I felt sad to throw it out,

My son won’t care at all.