The benefit to size in leg and foot
and ankle no one could describe as slender
is sturdiness, for even when I put
my sole down crookedly, it’s never tender,
till recently. Recovering from stumble
(I didn’t fall), I must have wrenched within.
Advancing age reminds me to be humble,
no matter what seems clear beneath my skin.

I’ve always walked a lot, and didn’t care
for shoes that are for motion engineered.
They looked too big on me – I chose to wear
a lighter type, and balance. I appeared
as I preferred, but lately pain has taught
me I’m too old to spurn what should be bought.