Racking Hat

I want to hang up my hat

but I fear that I'll get stuck

and that I'll never get back

if I'm too close to the hook.

So it's better to keep close

to the things I might not need

and so I'll keep on my clothes

and wont let their red threads bleed.

But I know there'll come a time

when my head may get too hot

and in discomfort I'll dine

rushing to finish my pot.

I want to hang up my hat

for my burdened head needs rest

and should I not get it back

then the hook must have been blessed.