Shoes

Working shoes…
 black, tan, brown, don’t mind the
 rain or a little dirt.  It doesn’t hurt.
 It helps because money will be there
 at the end of the week so the family
 can eat.  The soles feed the souls.

Tennis shoes…
 Sport shoes, cross trainers with
 color and understood logos run
 with the wind and defeat those
 who are slow.  The winners know
 which shoes are the best.

Sandals…
 are part-time shoes.  They save the
 tender toes from hot sand or sharp
 little stones as feet go down the
 street.  When not in use, they are
 tossed on the floor, to be found again.

Cowboy boots…
 ropers for wranglers or dress boots
 for dancing, step to the ways of the
 West.  Like a horse, they need to be
 broke in, and then the saddle fits
 for life.  Cowboys die with them on.

Combat boots…
 regardless of color, help keep the
 world safe.   Mud and blood, sweat
 and death can stain the leather as
 boots travel through forests and
 deserts.  They can be good friends.

Blue Suede shoes…
 or red shoes, high-heeled shoes,
 and bright white shoes celebrate
 the happy times in life when people
 get together with family and friends.
 They get lonely in corner of the
 closet when they have no parties
 to attend.

House shoes…
 the bunny hoppers or leather slip-ons
 keep the feet warm on the cold nights
 when the winds blow the snow over
 the land.  Hop hop to the table for
 another cup of hot chocolate, and
 everyone seems to have a good time.

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