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11-07-2021, 10:35 PM
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The Red Shoes.

RED SHOES


Five years old, and all I want in life
is a pair of bright red shoes,
but mummy says I am far too young
to be allowed to chose.
So, black it is, for everyday
and white to wear on Sunday !
At least I can have my dreams,
I’ll have the red shoes - one day.
Ten - and Santa Claus has left an oblong
box with the message “Happy Yule”,
it just has to be red shoes ? No - dull,
uniform brown for grammar school !
Older - I join a dancing class,
surely now I will have red shoes?
No - the chorus all wear black,
only soloists get to choose.
So I tapped, I jazzed, and I jeted.
I worked at every kind of dance
then, with a production of “Hunchback”
at last came my big chance
with the role of Esmeralda. A
solo. That meant that I could choose ?
Not really - for she was a gypsy
and she didn’t wear any shoes !
Now - here I am at last,
a serene smile upon my face.
Flowers braided in my hair,
dressed in cream satin and fine lace.
Surely now, at least, my choice
of red shoes would be allowed ?
No - it seems that white socks
are all one wears beneath a shroud !

© July 2021
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12-07-2021, 03:04 PM
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Re: The Red Shoes.

Very good, but also sad.
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12-07-2021, 03:14 PM
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Re: The Red Shoes.

Originally Posted by silver tabby ->
red shoes


five years old, and all i want in life
is a pair of bright red shoes,
but mummy says i am far too young
to be allowed to chose.
So, black it is, for everyday
and white to wear on sunday !
At least i can have my dreams,
i’ll have the red shoes - one day.
Ten - and santa claus has left an oblong
box with the message “happy yule”,
it just has to be red shoes ? No - dull,
uniform brown for grammar school !
Older - i join a dancing class,
surely now i will have red shoes?
No - the chorus all wear black,
only soloists get to choose.
So i tapped, i jazzed, and i jeted.
I worked at every kind of dance
then, with a production of “hunchback”
at last came my big chance
with the role of esmeralda. A
solo. That meant that i could choose ?
Not really - for she was a gypsy
and she didn’t wear any shoes !
Now - here i am at last,
a serene smile upon my face.
Flowers braided in my hair,
dressed in cream satin and fine lace.
Surely now, at least, my choice
of red shoes would be allowed ?
No - it seems that white socks
are all one wears beneath a shroud !

© july 2021
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12-07-2021, 03:30 PM
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Re: The Red Shoes.

Clever but quite sad
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12-07-2021, 05:09 PM
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Re: The Red Shoes.

Enjoyed that, ST - but remember, its never too late!
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12-07-2021, 05:12 PM
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Re: The Red Shoes.

Buy those shoes now Tabby before its too late
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12-07-2021, 05:47 PM
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Re: The Red Shoes.

Quick nip out and buy those darn red shoes !

How about these red leather plimsolls they looks really comfy

https://www.next.co.uk/style/st799290/444928#444928
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12-07-2021, 09:08 PM
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Re: The Red Shoes.

Thank you everyone.

I am going for a night out on Thursday and - guess what - will be wearing red shoes with killer heels!
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12-07-2021, 09:12 PM
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Re: The Red Shoes.

Good for you I have never had a pair of killer heels in my life.
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12-07-2021, 10:57 PM
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Re: The Red Shoes.

Originally Posted by Muddy ->
Good for you I have never had a pair of killer heels in my life.
I couldn't wear them all day like some people do - but love them for a night out!
 

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