for Louise
If love were
an old shoe
Comfy and worn
Would it crave
something new
Smart or sexy,
to adorn
World weary
feet
Yearning to be
indiscreet?
Would spirits
rise in stilettos
Peep-toes’
secret thoughts reveal
High boots
kick away old woes
Sling-backs
show a clean heel
Strappy sandals
strut the beat
In city late-night-clubbing
heat?
If love were a
new shoe
Shiny and
bright
Would it carry
you through
Dark days into
the light
Let you walk
on air
Without a care?
Could love be;
racy running shoes
A perfect pas-de-deux in ballet pumps
Husky seductive suede sneaker blues
Playful pink-wellie-booted
puddle-jumps –
Shod in
bejewelled mules, would your heart flip-flop
If love were
new shoes -from a ‘designer’ shop?
(May 2006)
2 comments:
I like the combination of original thinking, lots of shoes (cos I love footwear) ...it has a light hearted feel but deeper things to think about...enjoyed reading it .
This is an amazing poem of Val's; she had such innovative ideas. How did she think of this comparison! I miss Val so much - it was a privilege to have known her.
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