Her daughter's spare key,
slipped
in the lock, to open
A lifeless house
The granddaughter
follows
"Take the shoes, they're of little value."
Obediently,
timidly,
she goes to the bedroom closet.
She tries on a pair
of beige sandals;
understated,
good quality,
and so
comfortable.
These are followed
by two more pairs,
which disappoint
in comparison.
Then,
Oh,
She sees the slippers.
So familiar,
knit
together.
And the
granddaughter
unravels.
She slips them on.
Slips into oblivion.
Do you need a hug?
Singsong from the office.
They meet in the hallway.
And slip into each other's arms.
It is easy
to wear
her literal
shoes
But the slippers
feel empty
on her feet.
Sep 15, 2016
Sep 15, 2016 at 12:10 AM UTC
Her daughter's spare key,
slipped
in the lock, to open
A lifeless house
The granddaughter
follows
"Take the shoes, they're of little value."
Obediently,
timidly,
she goes to the bedroom closet.
She tries on a pair
of beige sandals;
understated,
good quality,
and so
comfortable.
These are followed
by two more pairs,
which disappoint
in comparison.
Then,
Oh,
She sees the slippers.
So familiar,
knit
together.
And the
granddaughter
unravels.
She slips them on.
Slips into oblivion.
Do you need a hug?
Singsong from the office.
They meet in the hallway.
And slip into each other's arms.
It is easy
to wear
her literal
shoes
But the slippers
feel empty
on her feet.