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My Dear Old Friends - My Shoes

I have a pair of friends I've had for years Should we part I would surely drown in tears Together we've trod byways Although we've seen better days My scruffy old shoes that I bought at Sears Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved Entry for Skat's "Shoes" Contest

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Ralph Taylor

Date: 2/11/2011 11:29:00 AM

Very sentimental entry, Bob. Almost bought tears to my eyes (Ha Ha). Good luck my friend. Ralph

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/8/2011 11:39:00 PM

I really like this one. I have a few shoes I feel that way about too.

James Tate

Date: 2/5/2011 7:07:00 PM

Bob, no use for anyone else entering after that heart-felt rendition for Skat's contest. But I will look my shoe poem over soon. Thanks for your kind remarks on my poems. I'll watch for more of yours, Sergeant. You also remind me of my military days in the 137th FBW, Alexandria AFB and the 6004th AISS FEAF. S/Sgt, JET

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/5/2011 12:34:00 PM

Bob, I knew Selene had to be Vera. Thanks for stopping by and reading my work. You should do well in the contest with this poem! Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/5/2011 5:41:00 AM

Super sensational Bob and good luck in the contest... my friend... the word SHOES must appear in your title luv.. so as not to be read early or disqualified ... good luck luv..

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/5/2011 2:27:00 AM

That's a cute one, Bob. I think my father used to buy his shoes at Sears; he wasn't much into fashion. Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn

Elaine George

Date: 2/5/2011 2:01:00 AM

Good one! Robert. Great entry for the contest. Lainie

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/4/2011 10:04:00 PM

Robert, you have another great limerick that SKAT will notice easily. This should be a contender for the contest.

Sierra Biersack

Date: 2/4/2011 7:31:00 PM

Your welcome and thank you. No i dont take them to seriously or anything there just things that come into my brain then i write them down. i just wrote a new one. its for school but its still good. i am reading ur poems now and they are very good u are a very good poet writer

Sierra Biersack

Date: 2/4/2011 7:11:00 PM

really nice poem. i really like the way you have it written. good job robert