I suppose I ought to let you know
Just how appreciative I am
Of your service to me
And my feet
You took me places
On clouds
I don't remember
Ever getting sore heels
We've seen all kinds of weather
Fierce rain on the morning walk to school
And mother nature's many mood swings
Have taken a toll on you
Your smooth black laces
Are frayed and caked
With crusty salt
From the sidewalk that once was icy
Your once black leather
Is dull and gray
And has splotches
Of mud and dust
Once you were fit for any occasion
Now all I put you on for
Is to go get the mail;
A job better suited for slippers
Someday I promise
To shine you up
Give you new laces
And go for a walk with you.
Apr 5, 2014
Apr 5, 2014 at 4:01 PM UTC
I suppose I ought to let you know
Just how appreciative I am
Of your service to me
And my feet
You took me places
On clouds
I don't remember
Ever getting sore heels
We've seen all kinds of weather
Fierce rain on the morning walk to school
And mother nature's many mood swings
Have taken a toll on you
Your smooth black laces
Are frayed and caked
With crusty salt
From the sidewalk that once was icy
Your once black leather
Is dull and gray
And has splotches
Of mud and dust
Once you were fit for any occasion
Now all I put you on for
Is to go get the mail;
A job better suited for slippers
Someday I promise
To shine you up
Give you new laces
And go for a walk with you.
