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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

Date: 7/24/2018 10:41:00 PM

May they rest in peace. Well penned, Agnes. Moving on.

David Pekrul

Date: 4/2/2017 11:36:00 AM

This is so cute.. Congrats on your win!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 4/1/2017 10:47:00 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

Date: 3/28/2017 8:09:00 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
Date: 3/28/2017 8:21:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea.

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 3/28/2017 2:38:00 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
Date: 3/28/2017 3:12:00 PM

Thanks, Reason :)

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/28/2017 2:19:00 PM

Back to congratulate you Agnes...

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/28/2017 3:12:00 PM

Thanks, Charlie.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/28/2017 10:51:00 AM

Very nice, Agnes, never wore them felt like I was going to fall.... congratulations on your win..... ~*

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/28/2017 3:11:00 PM

Thanks, Eve.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/28/2017 9:42:00 AM

Congrats, Agnes!

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/28/2017 3:11:00 PM

Thanks, Kim.

Sushma A. Singh

Date: 3/28/2017 7:46:00 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
Date: 3/28/2017 12:12:00 PM

"Ordinary" referred to the high heels *subject*, not to my contest *theme*. (Checked with Sushma A. Singh.)

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/28/2017 8:27:00 AM

Thanks for your kind words, Sushma.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 3/28/2017 6:57:00 AM

Congrats, Agnes!

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/28/2017 8:27:00 AM

Thanks, Greg.

Julia Ward

Date: 3/28/2017 5:46:00 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
Date: 3/28/2017 11:26:00 AM

:) You wrote the poem very well, the "replaceable" theme being brought out in the last line for maximum effect.

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/28/2017 8:19:00 AM

Thank you very much for the trophy, Julia - I am so glad you liked my poem.

Maria Williams

Date: 3/13/2017 6:31:00 PM

Loved this. I'm glad you gave those pesky heels away, who needs the pain?

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/14/2017 9:32:00 PM

Thanks, Maria.

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/13/2017 11:31:00 AM

This would be hilarious if it wasn't so painful, best wishes in the contest Agnes...

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/14/2017 9:32:00 PM

Thanks, Charlie.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/13/2017 3:20:00 AM

took those stilettos off years ago, agnes...right on the mark with this splendid theme!..huggs

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/14/2017 9:31:00 PM

Thanks, nette. I never wore heels very often, but liked them once in a while.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/12/2017 8:33:00 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
Date: 3/14/2017 9:30:00 PM

Thanks, Kim. I'd like to see guys try them.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/12/2017 7:55:00 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
Date: 3/12/2017 8:03:00 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

Date: 3/12/2017 6:34:00 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
Date: 3/12/2017 8:04:00 PM

I know, right? One takes feet for granted, until there is something wrong.

Tim Smith

Date: 3/12/2017 6:11:00 PM

Comfort is definitely the way to go...terrific poem Agnes

Agnes Krampe
Date: 3/12/2017 8:04:00 PM

Thanks, Tim. Comfort all the way.