This Poem was Submitted By: Jim Wilson On Date: 2002-05-22 12:03:05 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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Hats

Near the front door of my world in the hall toward life stood a rack of role hats ready for my daily strife. I chose one to start the day to begin the best I can. Even the initial pick can stress a daily plan. Poet's cap, just call me Frost I'll rhyme in every way. Visor bill to budget costs. Some of this has to pay. My "real" vocation is a vet. Just call me Dr. Jim. My kids don't care to call me that Dad's the hat for Dan, Jeff, and Tim. Husband now of many moons Son of parents still in bloom Brother twice, and friend to all Volunteer....just give a call. Sometimes I'd hardly left the house before I'd want to change. The hat role planned to play that day soon felt completely strange. Juggling hats caused head to throb. Contented living seldom reigned. All were me. All seemed worthwhile. Distress in life was all I gained. Hat role mix of value and blame made one hat right another wrong. Caused me frustration all day long. Then one day with counsel sweet God simplified my hat. He took away my ego needs  for label names for this and that. Gave me one kindness hat to wear in all I say and do. No matter what I wear to life. My hat now matches too.

Copyright © May 2002 Jim Wilson


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