So I made this cardboard hat.

Last week my roommate acquired

A shipment box which I admired.

The size was close that it could sit

upon my head, if it should fit.

And so I searched the internet

for pictures of a good helmet.

I found success in history

when Romans wore this mystery.

I set about with board and blade

and soon my project was half made.

My camera was thus tossed aside

as I carved the box with pride.

Though the reference didn't show it,

I already did mostly know it.

My imagery was not the best

but I set out to make the crest.

As ancient scissors cut the notches

They resembled cardboard swatches.

So top heavy in my hand

I trusted it would make it grand.

Inserted fully, held on top

Without so much as one drop

Of glue or tape within my reach:

A rule I would not dare breach.

So, hows it fit? Not very well,

unless my head begins to swell.

Which wouldn't be so hard to do

since cardboard hats protect like poo.