I don’t often comment on other peoples toes

But I feel I have to mention when ones growing on a nose.

Our neighbour face is fairly plain, not much to talk about

Other than the pinky growing on his snout.

I noticed it some days ago when I thought it just a pimple

But it soon was clear it wasn’t going to be something that simple.

Yesterday I noticed, and in truth I couldn’t fail

To see that there were now some hairs and the beginning of a nail.

I thought today he’d cover it but it’s dangling on his lip

He’s even had a pedicure, a trim and a French tip.

In truth I do admire him for he hasn’t shied away

but when I stop to talk to him I just cannot say.

I cannot speak about it, how would I bring it up?

“Excuse me Tom when you’re drinking tea does your toe dip in the cup?”

So, I bow my head, so I don’t stare or get a glimpse of it

But I can only giggle as I think of his digit.

So, I ask him how he’s coping with all the hurtful calls

“Sure this is ****** nothing, I’ve a foot growing on my *****.”