Hannah’s Hats
It started with a small, soft, bonnet
which cradled your newborn head
telling the world you had arrived.
The purple and pink paper hats
said it was your birthday
and we gladly wished you well.
You announced your entirely unique self
with silly vibrantly colored caps,
adorned with pompons and tassels and ties.
A mortarboard proclaimed
you had mastered other people’s lesson plans,
and were ready to step out into the unknown.
Soon you will cover your lovely locks,
with a long, white, lacey veil,
as you become his bride.
But no matter what else sits atop your head,
I will always think of you, with the smile upon your face
as you put the yellow pillbox hat on your head.
In jubilation you stand proclaiming
I am here and
I am ready!
~ Auntie Jill ~
