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Respect For The Shoe

The things I have to put up with because of you humans
How would you like it if you didn't get cleaned, every day I would be fuming
Do you think I get a day off, think again I must put my foot down
I must remind you of all the stuff I have the pleasure of stepping on when I stroll the town
When I get soaking wet could you please put me somewhere to dry
Next time you kick something on the street, think of my pain, I want to cry
It would be nice if you would shine me up when I start to get dull
Especially if I have become the target of a seagull
When I become old and tired I know you will dispose of me
Please show me some respect and allow me to retire with dignity
Speaking as a representative of my fellow shoes
Life would get a lot tougher if we got up and walked away, then what would you do

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Date: 5/6/2024 7:22:00 PM
Hi John, this is so clever, what would we do if our shoes got up and walked away? I will have to treat mine more carefully now :)
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John Campbell
Date: 5/6/2024 7:51:00 PM
We would be in trouble , thanks for the kind words .

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