Agnes Krampe Poet Couplet

Goodbye, High Heels: Something Replaceable

Goodbye, high heels. You made me look
Professional with suit and book
Or sexy in a tango dress
Alas, my toe joints are a mess.
It seems so shallow to mourn shoes,
But really, this gives me the blues
Because it means that I resign
To this unfortunate decline
That’s permanent and has no cure.
The shoes must go; I won’t endure
With every step a stabbing pain –
I am too old to be that vain.
Orthotics fit my hiking boots;
They don’t go with my dressy suits,
But I’m just glad I can still hike
And climb and do the things I like.
So even if I’m feeling torn,
The high heeled shoes, just barely worn,
Will go to Goodwill - every pair! -
And I'll find something else to wear.

3/12/2017
For contest Something replaceable
Sponsored by Julia Ward

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Line Gauthier July 24, 2018 at 10:41 PM May they rest in peace. Well penned, Agnes. Moving on.

David Pekrul April 2, 2017 at 11:36 AM This is so cute.. Congrats on your win!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 1, 2017 at 10:47 PM Awesome pen Agnes! I am presently getting rid of all my shoes n' boots with any heal since I've discovered custom zero drop... love this write! Congrats on win dear! xomo

Andrea Dietrich March 28, 2017 at 8:09 PM I don't think I read a great many of the entries in this contest but I DO recall really liking YOURS, Agnes. Congrats on your very well deserved win. Agnes Krampe March 28, 2017 at 8:21 PM Thank you, Andrea.

Reason A. Poteet March 28, 2017 at 2:38 PM Excellent response to the prompt. I feel the same way. Last time I wore heels was to my son's wedding 16 years ago. By the evening reception, I was miserable and went barefooted. Great read, Agnes, congratulations. Agnes Krampe March 28, 2017 at 3:12 PM Thanks, Reason :)

Charlie Smith March 28, 2017 at 2:19 PM Back to congratulate you Agnes... Agnes Krampe March 28, 2017 at 3:12 PM Thanks, Charlie.

Eve Roper March 28, 2017 at 10:51 AM Very nice, Agnes, never wore them felt like I was going to fall.... congratulations on your win..... ~* Agnes Krampe March 28, 2017 at 3:11 PM Thanks, Eve.

Kim Rodrigues March 28, 2017 at 9:42 AM Congrats, Agnes! Agnes Krampe March 28, 2017 at 3:11 PM Thanks, Kim.

Sushma A. Singh March 28, 2017 at 7:46 AM A delightful poem that flows so well! Just goes to show that with superb creative skills an ordinary theme can scale lofty heights.A thoroughly enjoyable read! Congrats ! Julia Ward March 28, 2017 at 12:12 PM "Ordinary" referred to the high heels *subject*, not to my contest *theme*. (Checked with Sushma A. Singh.) Agnes Krampe March 28, 2017 at 8:27 AM Thanks for your kind words, Sushma.

Gregory Richard Barden March 28, 2017 at 6:57 AM Congrats, Agnes! Agnes Krampe March 28, 2017 at 8:27 AM Thanks, Greg.

Julia Ward March 28, 2017 at 5:46 AM This was nicely done for my contest, a contest where only three pulled off what I wanted. Six entries were completely trollish, as far away from the subject as they could possibly be, and 26 others did not address what I wanted, (or made mistakes), despite the rules and reminders. // Well done for sticking with the subject, Agnes, and for your well deserved trophy! Julia, :) Julia Ward March 28, 2017 at 11:26 AM :) You wrote the poem very well, the "replaceable" theme being brought out in the last line for maximum effect. Agnes Krampe March 28, 2017 at 8:19 AM Thank you very much for the trophy, Julia - I am so glad you liked my poem.

Maria Williams March 13, 2017 at 6:31 PM Loved this. I'm glad you gave those pesky heels away, who needs the pain? Agnes Krampe March 14, 2017 at 9:32 PM Thanks, Maria.

Charlie Smith March 13, 2017 at 11:31 AM This would be hilarious if it wasn't so painful, best wishes in the contest Agnes... Agnes Krampe March 14, 2017 at 9:32 PM Thanks, Charlie.

Nette Onclaud March 13, 2017 at 3:20 AM took those stilettos off years ago, agnes...right on the mark with this splendid theme!..huggs Agnes Krampe March 14, 2017 at 9:31 PM Thanks, nette. I never wore heels very often, but liked them once in a while.

Kim Rodrigues March 12, 2017 at 8:33 PM Love it!! I remember when I had to wear high heels for a Navy inspection, not something I typically wear at all. I thought it was so unfair. Let the sailors wear them I say!! Agnes Krampe March 14, 2017 at 9:30 PM Thanks, Kim. I'd like to see guys try them.

Andrea Dietrich March 12, 2017 at 7:55 PM oh I really can relate with this one. I too had to give up beautiful sexy heels when I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease at a fairly young age. Still in my early 40's Oh i wanted to weep becuase I loved how they made my legs look. This was an awesome way to do the contest. Agnes Krampe March 12, 2017 at 8:03 PM Sorry to hear about your disease. Actually, I was cleaning out my closet and had the hardest time to get rid of the shoes, so I decided maybe I feel better if I write about it - and only afterwards I realized that this might fit the contest if I make some minor tweaks.

Arthur Vaso March 12, 2017 at 6:34 PM Tim will tell you, I can really really relate to this one! and no I never had high heels!! LOL But have heel problems, you realize how precious walking is! Agnes Krampe March 12, 2017 at 8:04 PM I know, right? One takes feet for granted, until there is something wrong.

Tim Smith March 12, 2017 at 6:11 PM Comfort is definitely the way to go...terrific poem Agnes Agnes Krampe March 12, 2017 at 8:04 PM Thanks, Tim. Comfort all the way.