Hugh's Shoes

greg skidmore

Hugh's shoes

are still walking around the basement.

It's hard to kill a good pair of sneakers,

but taking a jog with a bad valve

will get you gone in short order.

He was bending to untie

these same shoes

when his young heart stopped

with a shutter

and his handsome face

pitched forward.

Published by greg skidmore

30 years a professional chef now retired and involved in commentary, creative writing and all things lyrical  View profile

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