The Boot

The boot is passed around -

You’ve seen it
walking into buildings

Don’t steal it
You don’t want it

Who wants the boot
…say boooooo

Contraption traps
my leg, ankle, foot

The pressure
infused

Straps look better
on my sandals

Release…release…release

then the feet recline -

as they tool around
grinding, spreading

cracking my smile
can’t even frown

moving tongue
left, left, left

don’t want to bite it
heard the bloody stories

made it out the door
put the boot on

reclining
wining

in a good way
staying cool for

three or four
weeks

I jest:
They gave me the boot

holidays should be fine
if I walk the walk

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Paige Hind

Date: 10/25/2024 4:21:00 PM

Oh, gosh, I am so sorry you're in pain and that you hurt yourself. I was reading some of the comments...a splint, wow...get better soon, take care of yourself...

Ink Empress

Date: 10/24/2024 10:05:00 AM

Dear Kim, i just read your poem and saw your response to silent one too, it must be so painful , i can imagine, but the ending of your poem shows also how you are ready to face it. I hope you feel better soon, iv seen some loved ones goin through similar situations, so i can feel you. Sending you light always! Take care of yourself poetic soul

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/24/2024 6:26:00 PM

I appreciate it! Hugs

Silent One

Date: 10/23/2024 1:06:00 PM

Im sorry to hear you have hurt yourself... hope you are ok..

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/23/2024 1:50:00 PM

Thank you! I have been experiencing spasms in my shins when driving and especially the 1 1/2 hour drive back from Dad’s house in heavy traffic so an xray showed stress reaction on tibia, most likely shin splints…why I don’t know. Had an MRI today (prob more than you cared to know) but thanks for caring :)

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/23/2024 5:06:00 AM

Kim, my husband has had one, but I have not. I can't imagine how uncomfortable it would be. Have you had to have a one and are you okay? Thanks for sharing these with us. Sara K

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/23/2024 2:05:00 PM

It is just hard to figure out, but muddling through it. Get better and get on with things. Thank you, Sara!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 10/23/2024 4:58:00 AM

Dear Kim, I loved your medical boot annoyance. I never had one, but I can only imagine. I think your poem truly reflects what it is like and, of course, coming to the conclusion that it is only temporary. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/23/2024 2:06:00 PM

Let healing begin, then I can give the boot, the boot…lol. Thank you, Daniel!