The search
Hat: Wonderland Poetry Prompt Challenge Day 14
Half a century ago
The Hat was a golden haystack
Neatly woven, forming a domed crown,
encircled by a circular brim…
Perfect!
‘One Size Fits All’!
Except…
despite its best effort
it perched precariously atop Her head.
Useless!
Her nose sizzled
Scorched scarlet.
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A decade down the track
the ‘Head Gasket’ stretched around Her crown
Thwarting the Sun targeting tender cheeks.
Perfect!
Except…
when it’s wet-suit fabric floated lazily
across the lake’s liquid silver surface.
*
Last Mothers’ Day
The Cap climbed out of the bag
Fabulous fire engine red!
The gift caught her by surprise.
Perfect!
This Cap clung snugly to her head
Dutifully warded off the Sun’s sneaky UV rays
As she cantered around the parkrun course…
Of course!
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Written for the prompt below and inspired by the lifelong pursuit of the ‘Perfect Hat!’
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Love the imagery in this Angie!! So well done, congrats on Top story!!
Outstanding
Woven words, truly breathtaking.
What a charming and vividly nostalgic piece! I love how each stanza captures a distinct era of life through the lens of the evolving relationship with something as simple—and symbolically rich—as a hat. The imagery is so alive (especially “the lake’s liquid silver surface” and “Her nose sizzled / Scorched scarlet”), and the gentle humor adds such warmth. There’s something universally relatable in the lifelong search for just the right fit—not only for hats, but perhaps for stages of identity and self-expression. A beautiful blend of memory, metaphor, and affection.
Thank you for sharing this. The reminder that the world is constantly changing. Congratulations on your top story!
And congratulations on the top story.🎉
A lovely take on the prompt, indeed. I can certainly understand the search for a perfect hat. 👒
So much life, love, and sun wrapped into three hats. Beautifully told. Congratulations on your top story!
Heyyyy Angie! My commenting ability was revoked on 15 May and only now I'm able to comment. That's why I've only been reading and hearting your stuff without commenting. Congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Ayyy great piece and congrats on top story!
What a sensational saga of head-wear! Loved it, Angie! ‘One Size Fits All’! is never a good sign... I have quite a big noggin so hats are usually forgone.
Ahhh the search for the perfect hat - ever endless.