The Big Hat Man
a poem
The Big Hat Man
walked slowly and surely south
along the beach with the warm green water.
The women and the men swimming in the water waved at him.
He waved back and walked on.
One man said to his wife,
"It takes a big man to wear a big hat."
"Gracias," said the man.
"De nada," he replied.
"How did he know what you said? He is so far away," said his wife.
"I don't know. But we both heard him say, Thank you."
"Si," she admitted.
The Big Hat Man walked on south,
slowly and surely
along the shore of the warm green water
until he disappeared
in the waves of heat rising from the summer sands.
About the Creator
Ward Norcutt
Playwright and poet.
My goal as a writer is to write thoughtful pieces of prose, poetry and stage plays. Hopefully, the end results are entertaining and engaging, with layers of meaning that make sense to the whole or a theme therein.
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Comments (7)
I read every line thinking sombrero hope I’m right great poem Ward
Splendid and inspirational!!! Loving it!!!❤️❤️💕
This one is mysterious yet has a sense of worth and familiarity. Excellent work Ward.
Warmed both my heart and my mind - well done!
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Makes me proud to own a Sombrero.
Beautiful visual from your words ♥️
Nice❤️😉