I tried running and stumbled I tried walking incapable of even a mile They were heavy? yes They were uncomfortable? Yes They weren't fitting me? Yes Gazed at my feet they were damn ugly Stood there wondering how could he do it with such ease? He could run while sick He could walk regardless of loads He made it look simple with a calm and peaceful face He proved the overrated world of patriarchy and misogyny incorrect by just being in those shoes Stepping into my pappa's shoes was damn difficult for me. This poem is dedicated to my pappa. pic credit: Google images