my dirty shoe

trauma in the closet

I lost a dirty

shoe today

searched for 

the entire day.

Couldn’t remember

if I 

left it,

or someone in need

simply 

took it.

Doesn’t really

matter 

I suppose.

It was just

a dirty

old shoe …

but it was 

my shoe 

and I miss 

it still …

 

Reviews

[KWP]

I'm glad you had a connection with that show and I am sorry you lost it. But perhaps some homeless man has now made the perfect imperfect pair.

I very much like the feel of these word - simple, make you smile. Just as life should be :D

[Coyote Poetry]

Life make us appreciate some things. A good pair of shoes. We do like. I liked the logic and honest thoughts in the words my friend. Thank you Allen for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Allen Smuckler]

Good to hear from you again, Coyote. It's been a while... thanks for reading and commenting. It means a lot.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Allen.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and if it were taken by a man with no shoes, then it went for a good cause. Often in life we have relationships which may end up being far from perfect...but we love them anyway because there is so much history between us...

j.

[Allen Smuckler]

I cried because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet... always in perspective.
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment J ... much appreciated.

[Chris Shaw]

You are attached to that shoe. Doesn't matter whether it is dirty or not. You miss it and II hope you find it soon.

Chris

[Allen Smuckler]

When I figure out how...I'll post a photo of the shoes reunited...It's truly heartwarming...Thanks for Responding, Chris.

[light and ashes]

I find this amusing and still slightly sad. Maybe it's because I'm an overly empathetic mushy mush person. I love how you take the mundane trifling of everyday life and give it meaning.

"It was just

a dirty

old shoe …

but it was

my shoe

and I miss

it still …"

[Allen Smuckler]

Thank you Light and Ashes... for taking the time to read and comment. Your feedback is always welcomed and appreciated. Still looking for that dang shoe. When I do find it, I'm sure another poem will arise...

[Sami Khalil]

"a dirty

old shoe …

but it was

my shoe"

[Sami Khalil]

I guess you might have to place signs around town for lost shoes. But then who can walk in your shoes?
Glad to see an old friend writing.

[Allen Smuckler]

Great to be back... thanks Sami for finding the time to read and respond... good to see you're still here.

[Sami Khalil]

Yes siiirrrr. You are welcome. I hope all is well...

[Relic]

It's funny how we rely on objects and miss them when they're gone. I recall accidently leaving a calculater in a shopping basket once and feeling terrible on the way home after going over the bridge.

This has character to it. I like it.

[Allen Smuckler]

Thanks Relic. glad you liked it. Appreciate your feedback.