Perhaps the most dramatic headgear yet
must be the one they named for Juliet.
A cap for heroines in every age –
romantic thespians who strut the stage –
a graceful note with any evening-wear
(a help for everyone with tragic hair).
A hat for girls who find they’ve got to choose
between their Capulets and Montagues,
for ladies who remain past curtain’s close
all faithful to their faithful Romeos.
For this we cast our roses at your feet;
no hat by other name could be as sweet.