It's only a piece of white muslin
Placed on the top of my head,

Its value to some may mean nothing,
To me it's a symbol instead.

A symbol of hope, cheer and comfort,
To those who are suffering and ill,

To me it gives strength unbelieving,
My work to perform with a will!

Some times I am discouraged, disheartened,
My tasks seem so hopeless to me,

My cap seems to speak of a promise -
Of things I so want to be!

No jewels adorn its wide brim,
So simple and plain is its line -

Treat it with reverence and honor,
For there's only one cap of its kind!