by Mae w.
Member since:
November 21, 2006

The many hats

June 18, 2007 12:14 AM UTC
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I've worn many hats in my days on earth.Some were funny to bring about mirth. Some had flowers overflowing and bright.Some dark and stiff letting in no light.Some of the hats I didn't want to wear.I wore them because someone needed me there. Some of the hats were heavy indeed. Those were the times I'd fall to my knees. Those were times I'd put my hat back on. And handle the problem with God given brawn.

One of the hats I wore was grand and proud.It was filled with love and devilishly loud. It was red for joy with a yellow sash and brown for serenity that never last. But if I never wear another, I'm proud of the hat I wore called "Mother".

<written by Mae Wms.>

Comments: 31

Heather - child of God, C. Jun 19, 2007, 11:32pm UTC
Excellent! I love this so very very much! You are very talented and I love the photos..too! I am very impressed! In my hallway I have a chalk picture of my Grandmother wearing a hat when she was about 20. Two of her sisters had a millinery shop, I love hats and I'll go out of my way compliment any person who wears one.
I love how you brought it around to motherhood, I'm right there with you!!!
Elsie Duggan Jun 20, 2007, 12:33am UTC
This is beautiful and a tribute to all mothers, as we all wear all those hats at one time or another, I love it.
Jay M. Jun 20, 2007, 12:47am UTC
This is a Tribute to all Mothers...One they would wear proudly...
Mae w. Jun 20, 2007, 1:48am UTC
Ohhhhhh my I thank you Heather,Elsie,Tina,Jay and Liz, every single one. You're all so right you see just how easy it was to write this ... I lived it as many mothers do .. Yes I wore those hats and they are my memories for eternity. Much appreciation for your comments.
Olive Rossi Jun 20, 2007, 2:20am UTC
Alright! It is best to be a wearer of many hats!
Michelle C. Jun 20, 2007, 2:36am UTC
Awww.. I love it! Good point. 10/10~
Mae w. Jun 20, 2007, 3:09am UTC
Thanks Toni and Michelle. I appreciate your point of view.
Jean E. Jun 20, 2007, 7:15am UTC
well Mae, I'm glad Heather sent me over here - this is a hauntingly elegant tribute to womanhood - well done ~j
Trish A. Jun 20, 2007, 8:50am UTC
A nice piece of writing. Lovely tribute to you and mothers.
Mae w. Jun 20, 2007, 10:15am UTC
Jean, Janet, Audrey and Trish Thank you ever so much for your comments.
Mary Beth Magee Jun 20, 2007, 11:12am UTC
Love the verse written as paragraphs! Great story with strong imagery. Thanks for sharing and thank you, Heather!
Terry Shaw Jun 20, 2007, 12:49pm UTC
Very nice. That's a great hat to have as a favorite!
Mae w. Jun 20, 2007, 12:56pm UTC
Hi Terry, yes that "mother/dad" hat can get heavy at times but is well worth it in the end. Thank you.
Geeta M. Jun 20, 2007, 1:17pm UTC
Wonderful..My mother hat gets real heavy at time...I have a little boy. :-) But it's SO worth it.
Sheila Deeth Jun 20, 2007, 1:22pm UTC
Hi Mae. Glad Heather sent me here. This was really nice, and such a lovely way to describe motherhood.
Mae w. Jun 20, 2007, 1:22pm UTC
Geeta my boys made me want to pull my hair out .. girl by the roots, lol but today as adults i'm so proud of them. So just keep that ole hat pulled down tight on ur head and trudge on,lol I bet you're a very good mom. Ty.
Jean Yee Jun 20, 2007, 5:05pm UTC
Mae, excellent imagery and true-to-life experiences for many. The hats of life enhance in the end our journey on earth. Thanks for the story.
Mae w. Jun 20, 2007, 5:25pm UTC
Thank you Jean for commenting.
Jen (I'm back for more!) G. Jun 21, 2007, 8:00am UTC
Beautifully written and very truthful.
Barbara L. Jun 21, 2007, 10:32am UTC
Lots of beautiful thoughts here !!!
Mae w. Jun 21, 2007, 7:25pm UTC
Jen, Thank you. Thank you too Barbara.
Beverly M. Jun 21, 2007, 10:58pm UTC
A mother hat is the best hat of all. Beautifully said.
Edward Sanford Jun 26, 2007, 11:16pm UTC
This is wonderfully, well written. I've never thought of these fine-looking hats that some women still wear as a means by whcih their wearers can convery how they feel. I remember all of the different types of hats my grandmother would wear to church and to other important places. Thank you for writing this.
Mae w. Jun 26, 2007, 11:57pm UTC
Beverly thank you so very much and of course you're right.
Edward thank you for your thoughts on my poetry. The kindness you all share keeps one inspired.
ChrisJerri S. Oct 20, 2007, 9:33am UTC
Very good writing.
Mae w. Oct 20, 2007, 10:01am UTC
Thank you ChrisJerri. I've always enjoyed writing even though at the moment I seem not so inspired. Again .. thank you.
Mr Title Loans Guy Apr 30, 2009, 9:27am UTC
interesting
Mae w. Apr 30, 2009, 10:00am UTC
Thank you kind sir Luke Tyler.
Nyota *Star* May 9, 2009, 8:15pm UTC
Lovely! You must wear your hats well.
Mae w. May 9, 2009, 9:20pm UTC
Thank you Nyota Star .. I 've worn out a few of them. (smile).

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