Sense Sonnet - Pumper

 Stovepipe Hat

A stovepipe hat, my look like name,

Being worn by Abe Lincoln who

As President gave me most fame,

Seven inches taller Abe grew,

When often upon his head, I

Made Abe much easier to spot,

Too often a targeted guy.

Once upon his head I got shot.

To the Ford Theater I went,

Made of black silk for dress, Abe wore

Me, till seated, then I was sent

Beside his chair upon the floor.

That night I was not on Abe's head

When an assassin shot him dead.