Zapatones Poem by Christopher Tye

Zapatones

Zeus had sandals but he was a God,
Aniline dyed uppers in good leather,
Patent finishes shining in the sun,
A country boy like me? Well it's got to be brogues,
Trainers really! ! ! at a diner party,
Oh should I wear Balmoral's Or Blucher's or Oxford's or Derby's,
Neutral shoes? Greys and pastels just ain't me,
Everyday essentials? Or an opening to the soul,
Some shoes are hard to fill.


By Christopher Tye