Dead Men's Shoes
Shopping for designer clothes
I’m really not that touchy
You know the sort of thing I mean
Christian Dior, Gucci.
My boutiques are found in town
The shops I have in mind
Are Scope and British Heart Foundation,
Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Hidden treasures lie therein
(And you’ll avoid the queues)
There’s books and shirts and trousers -
But best of all there’s shoes.
There’s ‘uggins there to choose from
I don’t mean rubbish neither
With leather soles and uppers
That cost less than a fiver.
And size of shoe’s no problem
As I rummage round the shelves,
Cos if the shoes are cheap enough
I’ll fit from 8s to 12s!
I make my mind up instantly
No need for thinking twice;
I never try them on for size -
I try them on for price.
Now some of these are “dead men’s shoes”
(I’m talking literally)
And I’ve an inkling how they died -
Sometimes their shoes kill me.
So don’t shell out with loads of dosh
Expel Designer Blues
Exercise some Charity
Step into “Dead Men’s Shoes”.
Cate Greenlees
Sun 30th Jan 2011 12:05
Good poem.... amusing and touching. The best sort!
Cate xx