Women's Hats Poem by Sidi Mahtrow

Why doesn't a woman wear a hat?

On the wall, closet or shelf
A man has hats to please himself.
And on the occasion make a statement.
His hat, a personal embellishment.

But a lady, woman, girl or princess
Never (or almost never) , a hat covers her tresses,
Venturing out, for all to see,
She wants others to "look at me."

Hours spent to get hair just right,
But never a thought of a hat sitting tight.
Shoes, belt, watch, jewelry aplenty
Yet no hat to top the assembly.

Dior, Lauren, Kroell, Gucci, Barneys, Netaporter,
Givenchy, valentino, armani, giambatista, atelier,
gaultier, elie saab; all miss the mark
For a hat to top it all, they're in the dark.

This statement, of self they scorn
Something so easily worn.
A fortune lies there for the taking,
Yet, the hat, they have forsaken.

It's time to cover this beauteous one
Who never before, a hat's adorned
Topping anew those beautiful tresses
A hat for all seasons, the market blesses.

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