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Worn Out Sneakers

I have a pair of sneakers;
They are holey on one side and ripped on the other.
These sneakers are so comfortable that I think my feet found a new home.
My sneakers have seen many places.
They have stepped on land in 32 states.
They have been to 2 countries. 
They were there the night my gramps passed away.
We put down some miles that day.
They have seen me cry, and fall flat on my face.
My sneakers have seen my accomplishments and my failures.
My sneakers are the reason why I can dream.
They are the reason that I have a destiny.
I am lost now you see for my sneakers wore out on me. 
How do I just toss my sneakers aside?
They have been my best friends a good portion of my life.
So now it is time to throw them away. 
As I continue down this  mysterious journey today
I will have a new friend walking beside me instead.
As I say good bye to  my old worn out sneakers.

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Gary Fields

May 20, 2011 at 8:02 PM

one would have to have envy, not to have a shoe/sneaker like that. Get over it!!!!!!! You have capture an alternate frame of thought for me. It reads like a satire, but only bout shoes. Keep up the fun thing's in life......

Matt Hunt

May 14, 2011 at 5:08 PM

I see I'm not the only one that loves my shoes:) R.M.

Nette Onclaud

May 14, 2011 at 8:52 AM

darn! so down-to earth and totally absorbing! cool cory..:) huggs, nette

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

May 14, 2011 at 5:47 AM

A super exciting write cory.. a vluable asset ..a comfy pair of sneakers and when their job is finished.. onto the new..just like life and its journey luv.. this is so awesome and great early morning read ..happy weekend luv..