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Stilettotterer

She totters as she trots across the street

On spindly, thin-shin shanks that

Could not dance a dodgy, rocky foxtrot.

This would-be vamp is hobbled

In her shaky, rakish steps

That wobble cock-eyed, knock-kneed,

In her lust for shoe-supremacy.

This dainty demoiselle is held

To be no stately, graceful gazelle

But gawky like a new-born, gauche giraffe

And yet she preens and prances,

Thinks she's elegant, not elephant,

But, tragically, she only makes us laugh!

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Elaine Booth

Wed 6th Jul 2011 22:07

Very much enjoyed this poem. Very vivid image and so true! You convey the humour well - amused tone. "In her lust for shoe-supremacy" is very funny! Great alliteration, btw.

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Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thu 30th Jun 2011 18:12

You are so right! And age has nothing to do with it! The supple back and lithe hips are history. There are limits to the height of sexy heels. The only person who thinks they are attractive is the deluded wearer. A great poem, well executed.

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Isobel

Thu 30th Jun 2011 07:25

You paint a very vivid picture here. We've all seen young girls like this. It takes confidence and poise to walk properly in high heels - something that often comes with time - nice to think there is something us oldies can do better :-)

I like your use of alliteration and imagery too.

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Dave Bradley

Wed 29th Jun 2011 10:55

I like the way you play with language here, Richard

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