torn and tattered
these shoes walk forward aimlessly
along the misunderstood road
of destiny
they have ever known my secrets
and shared bitter tears streaming slowly down
cheeks reddened by sorrow
they helped me jump for joy
that time i did
clinging to my souls like
unremoveable scars
earned during a battle fought against insurmountable odds
i could never just throw them out
instead
i will pass on memories to unfortunate scenarios
in a hesitant farewell to old friends
and a token of good will