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Dating and Shoe Theory

Of a woman's shoes I've heard The pointier the toe The higher maintenance she be How high the heel will show How high society her needs I suppose to this there's truth For flat and wide and comfy Are the shoes for me Kind and smart and funny And down to earth my needs 17.08.01 Composed for John Lawless' Two Pair Of Shoes Contest

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Jeff Connelly

Date: 12/5/2019 11:55:00 AM

Funny Maureen, and I'm sure very true. I've never mixed with high society; so don't know what they'd think of timberland boots? Thanks Maureen.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 12/9/2019 9:18:00 AM

I've dipped a steel toe in it.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/21/2018 12:26:00 PM

Hello Maureen, I have not worn high heels in ages,nor do i want to. I am quit content wearing low heels. Have a nice day my friend.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 2/22/2018 8:03:00 AM

I can't even wear low heels, I need no heels, which is incredibly hard to find. A lovely day to you Darlene!

Lim'Rik Flats

Date: 8/6/2017 4:53:00 PM

Ferdinand Marcos and I second your theory! Wonder what happened to Imelda's collection?

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/6/2017 10:21:00 PM

LOL! You have no idea! Stuck in men's shoes forever now with credit & internet and above courier wage I've been shoe shoppin'...joking with my love that I'm "Mo De Marcos" =D

Anna Hopper

Date: 8/4/2017 8:53:00 AM

Lol! Mine are flat wide and comfy too! I enjoyed this!!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/6/2017 10:22:00 PM

Giggle! Heels are so sexy but man! I'm way past that much effort lol ;) xomo!

Joseph May

Date: 8/3/2017 5:13:00 PM

Very nicely done Maureen...best wishes

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/6/2017 10:23:00 PM

Thank You Joseph :) xomo!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/3/2017 2:03:00 PM

- No pointed toes or high heels for me :) - Love it, well done Maureen - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/3/2017 2:07:00 PM

Flat foot sisters coming out of the woodwork! Hugs and thank yous to you lovely :) xomo!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/2/2017 8:08:00 PM

A fabulous entry Maureen! I think you described yourself perfectly! : )

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/3/2017 7:35:00 AM

Giggle, yeah I suppose I did ;) cheers and thank yous! xomo

James Swartz

Date: 8/2/2017 4:33:00 PM

Another great piece Maureen. Not only did i enjoy reading it but i learned something new. Double props to you!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/3/2017 7:35:00 AM

Lol awesome :) xomo!

Agnes Krampe

Date: 8/2/2017 4:15:00 PM

Nice idea for the contest, Maureen - good luck. I'm a no heels woman myself.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/3/2017 7:37:00 AM

Thank you Agnes :) xomo!

Alexis Y.

Date: 8/2/2017 2:44:00 PM

Hi Maureen, I enjoyed reading this delightful piece. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/2/2017 3:30:00 PM

Thank you Alexis!:)

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/2/2017 2:15:00 PM

I adored this! I will have to pay more attention the shoes!!!! :)

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/2/2017 2:42:00 PM

Awesome ;) do! I swear there's some truth to it lol xomo!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 8/2/2017 12:07:00 PM

This is one beautiful, witty poem, Maureen. Your analogies are spot on. Pure truth from a woman's POV (point-of-view.) A great poem! Love and smiles.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/2/2017 2:46:00 PM

Thank you dear Freddie! Hugs to you :) xomo!

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/2/2017 11:55:00 AM

A perfect fit for the contest, good luck Maureen...

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/2/2017 2:46:00 PM

You're awesome Charlie :) thank You! xomo

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/2/2017 5:59:00 AM

If the shoe fits...lol...great shoe story Maureen...^WW^

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/2/2017 2:48:00 PM

...wear it! Thanks and hugs dear poet :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/1/2017 3:30:00 PM

Perfect Maureen ! I love it :) Good luck in the contest :)

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/2/2017 2:49:00 PM

Thank You Heidi! Hugs!

Russell Sivey

Date: 8/1/2017 3:28:00 PM

Awesome! This write it truly one of glorious proportions and will be a winner for sure! I really enjoyed reading this tremendous poem this afternoon (after my long nap)! You have amazed me by the splendor of this fabulous piece my friend! Great Work!!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/1/2017 3:02:00 PM

OH WOW!!! This is amazing! I LOVED IT! I see the truth in it dear. I'm faving this. Way to go!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/2/2017 2:50:00 PM

You tickle me pink Eileen! Thank you lovely :) xomo!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/1/2017 2:52:00 PM

I love your take: one high society and the other a pair of comfy shoes.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/2/2017 2:51:00 PM

Thank you Vijay :)

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 8/1/2017 2:51:00 PM

nice penning Maureen, bringing to light what many must ponder but personally, surely comfort comes first for nothing worse than sore feet!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/2/2017 2:51:00 PM

Indeed! :) thank you!

Lin Lane

Date: 8/1/2017 12:44:00 PM

I gave up the pretense of vanity long ago and replaced it with comfortable shoes. Nice write, Maureen.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/1/2017 1:18:00 PM

Amen to that :) Thank you Lin, bless!

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 8/1/2017 12:29:00 PM

Oh this is so true...at time I wonder why do women give so much stress to their feet! :D I like the comfy but do go for high at times, to complain a lot later!:D Regs Sunita

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/1/2017 1:17:00 PM

Lol, hilarious ;) Well, they're damn sexy and I suppose I would if I could...

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 8/1/2017 12:06:00 PM

Really cute these "shoe" poems.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/1/2017 1:14:00 PM

I'm enjoying them too, some are really touching. Had to try it one on for size myself ;) xomo!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/1/2017 11:41:00 AM

I like comfy too! Though I want prettier sneakers than the ones I own. They fit well and are good for exercise but i don't like their looks... does that make me a snob...lol!

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 8/1/2017 8:17:00 PM

I hope you know I wasn't being serious ;)

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 8/1/2017 1:12:00 PM

No not a snob! Been stuck in men's shoes (feet just sized out of reg market) for years all I want is pretty now! Flat wide & comfy PRETTY :)