The Bull in the Red-Brimmed Hat
A red hat lady high on life
walked into town one day.
What happened next was quite absurd.
Amazing you might say.
She threw her hat into the ring
but had no plan to run.
A midlife stroll was more her speed.
Campaigning days were done.
She'd won the hearts of spouse and kids.
Her office was secure.
And though her house was brown not white,
it didn't bother her.
What bothered her was the black bull
who saw her brim of red.
She wanted to retrieve her hat,
but feared she'd soon be dead.
El toro snorted mad and loud.
He charged her rouge chapeau.
But choosing not to gore the thing,
he hung his head down low.
And with his horns he gave the hat
a boost into the air.
What happened next, you'd hardly guess.
It made the lady stare.
The bull paraded round the ring
complete with his new crown.
Her cherished hat was on his head.
He knew what he had found.
And though the hatless woman grinned
to see this silly thing,
she longed to have her bonnet back
that now was in the ring.
"Give me my hat, you stubborn bull.
Without it I'm not dressed.
In fact, that treasure marks my worth.
It makes me feel quite blessed."
The bull's head jerked, the hat flew off
and landed on her head,
And off the woman went to meet
her lady friends in red.
Copyright 2005 by Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos.
All rights reserved.
Here's a great commentary by Andy Rooney
that I
thought you'd enjoy.
This is a man who understands us. I LOVE this!
Andy
Rooney says.... "As I grow in age, I value women who are over 40
most of all. Here are just a few reasons why:
An over 40 woman will never wake you in the middle of the night to
ask, "What are you thinking?" She doesn't care what you think.
If an over 40 woman doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit
around whining about it. She does something she wants to do and it's
usually something more interesting.
An over 40 woman knows herself well enough to be assured in who she
is, what she is, what she wants, and from whom she wants it. Few women past the
age of 40 give a darn what you might think about her or what she's doing.
An over 40 woman usually has had her fill of "meaningful
relationships" and "commitment." The last thing she wants in her life
is another dopey, clingy, whiny and/or dependent lover.
Over 40 women are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with
you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course,
if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you if they
think they can get away with it.
Over 40 women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know
what it's like to be unappreciated.
An over 40 woman has the self-assurance to introduce you to her women
friends. A younger woman with a man will often ignore even her best friend.
An over 40 woman couldn't care less if you're attracted to her friends because
she knows her friends won't betray her.
Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to
an over 40 woman. They always know.
An over 40 woman looks good wearing bright red lipstick. This is not
true of younger women.
Over 40 women are forthright and honest. They'll tell you right off
that
you are a jerk if you are acting like one. You don't ever have to wonder
where you stand with her.
Yes, we praise over 40 women for a multitude of reasons.
Unfortunately, it's not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart,
well-coiffed hot woman of 40+, there is a bald, paunchy relic in
yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year-old waitress.
Ladies, I apologize.
Andy Rooney
