Curtis Johnson Poet Rhyme

These Shoes

These shoes I wear?
It's not the looks that set my eyes aflame,
Nor yet their style that gives them fame.

These shoes I wear?
Most wouldn't dare adorn such ancient ware,
But would rather make fun and stare.

These shoes I wear?
Too few know what I know about these shoes.
If others knew, they too would get a clue.

These shoes I wear? 
They were gifted to me by a dear loved one
Who's now passed on, leaving my heart torn.

These shoes I wear?
I wear them proudly with no regards to fashion,
But with love for my grand daughter and a heart
Filled with passion.

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Daniel Henry Rodgers June 1, 2026 at 9:02 AM Hello Curtis, I really like how you walk us through the life behind those shoes. You keep it straight and let the meaning come through on its own. I also like how it feels as if you’re just talking with us, letting us see what shaped you. Easy to connect with, easy to sit with. Blessings, Daniel Curtis Johnson June 8, 2026 at 11:51 PM Thank you Daniel. I am honored.