It's a No Shoe!!!



The square-toe lace-up Oxfords had seen better days

A hole had developed on right toe and stay'd

Letting water and snow come thru to soak toes

So, something needed to be done quick to close ...



A pair of red leather ski boots seemed the answer

But, after a few days of wearing, were no master

For arches ached, and blisters formed on toes

So, then it became time to seek another show



Hiking boots were acquired in fairly short shrift

Ones with abundant inside padding and huge lifts

But, now - after a few more days of long walks

My feet - to these shoes, too, are starting to balk



Even tho' the hiking boots are two sizes too big

The right toes and the left arch have done their jig

Leaving me wondering whether my feet are abnormal

And all the shoe manufacturers are right, and formal



- Tristram



© Christopher W. Thomas

6:30pm Sat. Jan. 8th, 2000