Wanting so much

to scoop you up, slip you on

and slip away –

to another location
to a romantic vacation
to a dream vocation

Then I remember,
that I have several,
just like you at home,

tucked away in a box and

placed on a shelf.
Perfectly fitting for each
of these daydreams.

Until then, I will keep
slipping into comfort
and staying away from –
joint pain
back pain
callouses
shortened tendons
sprained ankles
ingrown toenails

Perhaps it’s a blessing that
my reasons for needing you
are few and far between,
because the results you create
don’t have the same effect
as my daydreams.

It is a new day. The sun is shining, and the weather is warm.
With a sole purpose and mask adorned, I am off to the shoe store
to buy one pair of summer sandals, nothing more.

Browsing the casual aisle, a shimmer catches…