But I Fear Blisters
John G. Young, M.D.
My shoes are worn
polish-bare,
inside torn, rotted
by sweating there.
My soles have holes
that let water in.
I know I need
brand-new pair.
One tongue missing,
the other askew.
My laces knotted,
uneven hang;
holes no longer
permit passage there.
I know I need
a brand new pair.