Footprints

Footprints can be as faint as a whisper.

Or, heavy as a hammer.

Like a shout,

Or a subtle stammer.

I will wear snow shoes,

When I choose to hide.

My heels shift upwards,

Toes spread,

Far and wide.

I will wear sturdy boots,

When I want to be heard.

Heels buried downward.

Bearing force through heavy shoes,

Sinking into the snow.

If they didn’t notice,

Now they’ll know!