“Shoes,” New Era, Aug. 1982, 24
Shoes
I attended a funeral today
for the two best friends
I ever had.
We worked together
and played together.
They were there when
I hit home runs
and climbed trees.
But now their soles
are laid to rest.
And in my mind
A dirge resounds
as the garbage truck
pulls away.
Photo by Elisabeth Vorkink