A long time friend came back to visit after a tour of duty overseas, and I spent the last week constantly with him and our friends. He bought me a hat, and it is now one of my most cherished items. Actually we all have a hat now, part of being a member of the 'sexy six'. It's a dark fedora, very classy, and when I wear it I am more confidant and walk taller. The next time I go to Atlanta, it will be the first on my list of things to bring. Do you notice when you dress up nice, you act a little nicer? I love this hat, it has brought back an old friend and already has a thousand cherished moments.
My personality will change.
My attitude will brighten.
My day will be better.
- All in the drop of a hat.
When it adorns my head,
it does not rest there.
It lifts my body and spirits.
I know the world is looking,
and I stand taller these days.
A small present, a big smile.
A piece of cloth, a few bits of thread,
A dark color, a few accents,
A crescent peak, and a small brim.
It keeps the sun, rain and hair,
off of my face and eyes.
Yet keeps memories, reminded.
I can always have it with me.
It will always look good on.
I touching gift from a great friend.
Our little group is growing up.
Our last time together will end.
Our paths diverge, good byes said.
There was the panama one, the ace skull,
the feathered tan, the pinstriped,
the pea-cock thin, and the black classic.
Six fedoras once together,
may never see again.
But keep hearts together.
A tear will come to an eye.
A heart will miss those loved.
A smile will shine brighter.
- All in the drop of a hat.
Best of wishes in all thy future endeavors & ♥ ∞,
— the one without shade
WithoutShade posted on Jul 20, 2009
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Hegemone said on Jul 20, 2009....
You know that really is so neat WS. The poem was fantastic, sounds to be the epitome of you and your group's situation with the hates. I also like the representation of the hats. All very different and unique on their own, but all having that one thing in common, that they are still in fact a hat. I'm sure that represents you and all of your friends, you all may be very different and unique but at the end of it all you're still friends and close to one another. Nice post! -
beyondtheveil said on Jul 20, 2009....
shade- People do act differently, stand differently, when they dress up.
I've noticed that with myself. When I dress up I tuck in my shirt tail. Makes me feel classy.
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wolfafterurazz said on Jul 20, 2009....
Ummm thats so sad, Why would you all never see each other again? Make a pak to contact each other like once every 5 years or so. I have old frineds I never see but i often think of them. I would like to see them again. I never dress up any more. sigh!~WOLF~ -
CreativeWoman said on Jul 20, 2009....
I really love this one, WS. :-) I feel a little more classy too when I dress up a bit. It sounds like you have a wonderful group of friends.
Hats off to you! You can wear it dancing. :-)
CW
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UnicornForm said on Jul 21, 2009....
I feel more classy just reading this :P I bet the hat is purdy. I love hats, when I wear mine i act different. -
WithoutShade said on Jul 21, 2009....
Hegie, there are personality traits that each hat has, party animal, class act, gambler. It shows who we are, on the outside.
Beyond, I hope you have many occasion where you get to dress up.
Wolfie, One will be going back to serve. Another off to teach in Texas. Another finishing school elsewhere. Another moving with their family. And I'm headed off when I get a real job.
CW, I do wear it dancing. Not ballroom or ballet though.
Unicorn, It is pretty. Black with pinstripes. Works well with just about anything.
Thank you all!
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wolfafterurazz said on Jul 21, 2009....
Where u headed to? What kinda job you going to be doing?~Wolfie~
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