My Orange Hat

I love my orange hat
It fits me just fine

Mom says it is ratty
But it is all mine!

I wear it in the winter
To keep my head toasty

I wear it in the summer
When it is a bit roasty.

I won’t give it up
No matter what they say

I love my orange hat
It is here to stay.

Mom has bought me others
But for that I will not sit

When she tries to put them on
I throw a big old fit!

I know my hat and I
Will have a long time

Mom fears it will go with me to college
But she couldn’t make that rhyme.

You may laugh
And think me a hick

But before you snicker
It may be a trend to stick.

Other kids at school
Have started sporting the same

But unlike my original
Their knockoffs are just lame.

I will love my orange hat
I will wear it at any cost

Mom holds out hope
That it will soon get lost.