Meet My Left Foot, Lefty

Whenever I look down and slightly to left, I always see my left foot. While some may not fully appreciate the value of my left foot, I would feel incomplete without it. It's always there for me when I need it, always lifting me up when I fall, and never leads me in the wrong direction. Whenever I'm alone, I can always count on my left foot to be by my side, no matter what. I've always been told to put my best foot forward, and that foot is on my left. His name is Lefty, and he is the epitome of everything that the perfect foot should be.

Lefty may not be as pleasing to the eye as the models that you see on the walls of Payless and Footlocker, but he takes his imperfections in stride and is thankful for what god gave him. He has all five toes, pasty white skin, and wears a size 10 ½ shoe. Lefty smells like a foot that's been stuffed in a sweaty shoe all day, which most people find unpleasant. Like a locker room full of dirty towels and used socks, that's the basic aroma that Lefty carries with him. Buy I don't care, it's what makes him unique. I don't often observe what he feels like, but I do get to feel different objects with him on a daily basis. From cold kitchen floors to soft fuzzy carpets, Lefty has felt it all.

I also have a right foot. His name is Charlie. Charlie has lived in Lefty's shadow all his life and rightfully so. He's constantly stubbing his toes, and tripping over things. At first glance, it can be easy to confuse the two feet. They both have the same basic anatomy and neither have defining physical characteristics that distinguish one from the other. However, if you take the time to pay attention like I have, you'd understand why Charlie will never be able to live up to Lefty.

It's not often that I get to brag about my left foot, but my left foot puts other feet to shame. The truth is, without Lefty, I would be stuck walking in circles. I owe a lot to lefty, and try my best not to take him for granted. The two of us have a good relationship going, and I wouldn't trade it for the world.