The Shoes

His shoes have stood there for weeks.

Lovingly, she polishes them,

Keeping them for the day

She is sure will come.

When the owner will return

For them…..and for her.

Little does she know,

That he won’t be back.

He’s made a bond

Somewhere far away.

And as for the shoes…..

Well…..he just bought a new pair.

***

November 9, 1979

*Photograph by Joy Goodenough

*Words by Mary Larter

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4 Responses to “The Shoes”

1. Juanita says:

   October 23, 2009 at 8:32 am

   So very sad… brings forth th emotion of pain…
2. Sally-Jane says:

   October 26, 2009 at 7:06 pm

   ouch, I can feel that
3. Meesh says:

   October 27, 2009 at 2:43 pm

   Wow mamma!
4. Nayes says:

   October 27, 2009 at 5:23 pm

   Got some of her even older stuff – damn that woman and I share the same soul. It’s a bit freaky….