Sole's

 

Souls

Rummaging through all of her things,

overwhelming ‘til my heart stings.

Finding her favorite pair of shoes

None other would she ever use.

 

The leather worn to a soft suede,

The color, like her life did fade.

The sole worn, the heal replaced,

each adventure, together  faced.

 

My finger runs against the stain

of blood when she fell in such pain.

the stain blended with the brown hue,

edges lightened by morning dew.

 

Worn to every doctor visit,

until her feet too swollen to fit.

The buckles had scratches across,

from sitting crisscross-applesauce.

 

Toes worn bare, from climbing the trees

and playing in the dirt on knees.

I cry when I see the size three,

size four, she never got to be.

 

My hands caress the soft leather,

soon again, they’ll be together.

Lacing together through earths holes,

all that will remain is both souls.

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Raven Starhawk]

O_O I had to read this over a few times since my brain is about dead. First of all it is so...enchanting I guess is the word I am searching for, but there is more here. I found many lines to be so marvelously spun and I had to stop to ponder them for a while. It flows so well too. And you really deserve a better review than this, but forgive me. ^^* I am having a senile moment. All in all I loved this.

This my dear, is really a story you take me in of your past...
I love the photo, and your words bring many questions,
So beautifully pennend. Very symbolic too.

Stunning write

Much love,
E.L.

[Kaya]

This is so stunningly written. The emotions are so strong that any comment seems redundant. Very touching.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Nothing more said than a life cut too short... a very touching poem.

[Miss. Smith]

beautiful, I like the mixture between talking about the beloved pair of shoes and about the life of the person who wore them!

[blueseeker]

powerful write.
lovely my friend.

[emmajoy]

I want to type so many words but can't, this poem's so full of pain .. ((Kimberley))

[Patricia B. Hepler]

Immense pain exudes throughout this poem, written so well. Peace~ pat

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Very emotional. Your use of couplets are very effective in the structure of your work. Great job.

[Amelia]

Very moving piece and such a lovely flow to it. I love the word play you used and wording it was such a privilege to read

[Katherine Enma Pineappl..]

A sad but lovely tale :) I love the word play of sole and souls and love the relationship of the girl and her shoes. I particularly love this line:

the stain blended with the brown hue,


Nice write :)