(*)the Hat That Fits Poem by Sailing to windward

(*)the Hat That Fits



The hat that fits the head that shakes
knows not the warmth that nodding makes.
The shirt worn on the back that turns
knows not the joy that friendship earns.
Grimed boots not at the threshold left
risk spreading dirt to neighbour's weft.
The blinkers worn to shade poor eyes
produce a view that some despise.
The shoes that walk through life alone
know not the strength from love or home
and gloves, left on when shaking hands,
deny the touch of truth to man.

Saturday, April 5, 2008
Topic(s) of this poem: friendship
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
John Brown 10 November 2012

A poem extremely well written. I loved it.

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Vidyadhar Durgekar 12 July 2008

One of the very good poem I have read, good rhyming I liked it

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A touching and flowing and truthful piece, Bob. Thanks. t x

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Emancipation Planz 05 April 2008

Bob.. this is poignant.... may all our immune systems tolerate any nervous dispositions that face us in life xx

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Sailing to windward

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