Slippers

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These are my slippers

I like them

They are cosy

They are probably made overseas

by some kind person working hard

I bought them at the little mailbox store across the street

owned by the nice friendly older (like me) couple

The vibe is they are conservative and I am liberal

But we like each other

"Live and let live"

Amen and halleluiah

 

The underside of my soft slippers

is super dirty

Like my house

Oh well who cares

I do, but not much

My soul is clean

Amen and halleluiah

 

I don't walk outside with these slippers

Thorns would poke my feet

When I go outside I wear my big girl shoes

Don't mess with me, strangers

Grandma "never met a stranger"

She was fearless

She drove all by herself from Cali to NY back in the day

In the day when lands overseas (her homeland) were bombed to 

smithereens

Sigh

Sound familiar?

 

I like my slippers

Come on over anytime!

I might be wearing them

You can even wear your slippers

 

◄ Processing (in 3 parts)

Remembering the Rainbow ►

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 25th Feb 2025 07:31

So much is packed into this poem, Hélène. A whole attitude to life, and a good one.

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Flyntland

Sun 23rd Feb 2025 18:42

I love your carefree - shoulder shrug - toss of the head - second stanza. I recognize it, who cares? so what?

I shall bring my slippers round - the ones that I wear when I put the bins out - and then wear them indoors after a token shuffle on the door mat. We will share a cup of tea/coffee and have a nice chat, and maybe, some chocolate.

Rolph David

Sun 23rd Feb 2025 12:42

Hélène,
I love how you intertwine personal history, generational wisdom, and the acceptance of imperfections—both in your home and in yourself. It’s a reminder that we can find peace in the simplest things, even when the world outside feels overwhelming. Your warmth really comes through in these lines.
Regards,
Rolph

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