The Feet Never Lie

The feet never lie. I do not ask what she means But I think about what she has said for over twenty years. The feet never lie? The feet never lie? I stare at my feet, Wishing I had asked. Wondering what stopped me. I have my doubts about you. Gulp. It is my thesis committee chair. I do not ask what he means, because I am terrified. I keep silent, wondering. I have wondered for twenty-two years. I have my doubts about you. Hm…… I have my doubts about you. Casual comments. Probably long-forgotten by the ones who uttered them. They have had a profound effect on me, Making me realize that I needed to ask. Wondering what stopped me.