Ode+to+an+Old+Pair+of+Shoes

= "Ode to an = = Old Pair of = = Shoes" = By Gabi R.

As many ballerinas Graced the stage Before me, I too was Getting My own pair. I slipped Them on my Feet And knew They were the Perfect Fit. I swear I Saw a little Glimmer Like that of Cinderella's Glass slipper. Cha- Ching! Those new Blochs were Mine.

In the Jetta I Slid my Newborn babies Out of their Cardboard Crib. Born in the Year of The Monkey. Persuasive. Intelligent. The Untouched Satin Was a pearl In my eyes, as Does a Natural Pearl from The Sunlit zone of The deep.

Finally Came my First day! I slid in My eager Foot And tied the Ribbons around My excited Ankles. Alas! My Ballet Debut is here.

Ouch! How can Something So Gorgeous Be so Painful? Stupid year of the monkey.