It's a Matter of Sole ~ Than Bauk

It’s a Question of Sole

Brand spanking new

those boots, you knew

made to outdo

not black, but brown

best around - our

own town cobbler

fine as you’ll meet -

such a treat for

tired feet like mine

dry in all weather

best ever all -

leather boots made

worn all the while

many miles now

worthwhile? “I'll say!!”

but now, they're worn -

tattered - torn - and

I mourn this day

the toes sad scuffed

worn enough to

look tough - too rough

to keep feet dry

so hard I've tried

"Goodbye" I'll say

they're much too tired

uninspired - to

acquire a stay

So sad but true

"We are through now ~

I rue this day!!"

I say "Adieu" ~

replaced you with

two boots, brand new!!”

Comments: 22

Diane Huizenga Apr 18, 2011, 11:53pm UTC

wonderful I loved it

stephen berwaldt Apr 21, 2011, 3:48pm UTC

Glad you did, Diane.

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Atticus *. Apr 19, 2011, 1:14am UTC

Slick boots hand made,
They have strayed, at
times payed the price.

drunken with style
all the while, I'd
walk miles aimless.

stephen berwaldt Apr 21, 2011, 3:49pm UTC

It takes a lot of wearing to make them comfortable. It's no wonder we hate to let them go.
Thank you, Atticus

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JOHN BECK Apr 19, 2011, 7:34am UTC

Goodbye to craft,
Cobbler, after
That NAFTA law.

stephen berwaldt Apr 21, 2011, 3:50pm UTC

Not familiar with what you mention, but than you for the recommendation anyway.

JOHN BECK Apr 21, 2011, 8:35pm UTC

Sorry. Yes, it's pretty obscure. There are still a few boots made in America but most are made in China even if the company is American or German or Italian.

stephen berwaldt Apr 21, 2011, 9:03pm UTC

I guess we'd all complain about the price if they were made here...the most expensive shoes I ever bought cost $360. Ferragamos...beautiful to wear...that was before my kids went to college...