I used to worry a lot

about tying my shoes,

the correct way,

did my laces lineup properly

or did I have too much excess.

I used to wonder

about how I was

stepping in my shoes,

was I making straight motions,

or sort of a pigeon toed action.

I used to wonder

about the color of my shoes,

would they be judged

or discriminated

or censored

or could they just

have the freedom

I wanted to let my feet feel.

I used to wonder about life

and my perfect fitting shoes.

I used to worry a lot

about tying my shoes,

the correct way,

did my laces lineup properly

or did I have too much excess.

I used to wonder

about how I was

stepping in my shoes,

was I making straight motions,

or sort of a pigeon toed action.

I used to wonder

about the color of my shoes,

would they be judged

or discriminated

or censored

or could they just

have the freedom

I wanted to let my feet feel.

I used to wonder about life

and my perfect fitting shoes.