The Feet of Life

Today is I Love My Feet Day–and we could love them a little more.

After all, they are the unsung heroes of life’s journey.

We offer our gratitude for them, and the ground beneath.

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They led me through

First steps, uncertain

Barefoot through the playground

Stumbling, balancing me.

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They danced me through youth

Never rsting, always roaming

In ill-fitting shoes

Yet carried me–

To Being.

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They donned leather shoes

That never tore

Through endless hours

Crossing thresholds

Of love–bearing loss.

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Now they wear flats

Steady, sure,

Worn, not torn.

Hiding my journey’s calluses

And scars.

I ride in them

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The carriage of Life’s journey

And place my heart

In thanks

When I-

Alight

In awe.

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