I got mud on my shoes 👟

Where I was walking had flowers and nice things to think about

There were meadows

And blissful shadows of my reflection

I liked it here

I could smell sweet things

Things that change their scent with the seasons

Like the way those trees with all the little white flowers shine when summer creeps in

It was like when the sun hits your face

But then here comes the breeze

And it’s cold

That kind of cold that tickles your nose and makes your shoulder tense up

That’s around the time I stepped in the mud

I was pissed

I felt like something happened to me that I should have controlled

I could clean it off

So I stomped off what I could

I found a better place to walk

But there was still mud on my shoes

The laces are stained

The soles ruined

But they are still my shoes

And now I need a new pair

The kind that fit snug and give me the best support and comfort a foot could ever walk on

I want to be able to wiggle my toes and forget the shoes were even on

I want the kind of shoes that make me feel confident when I walk into a room

Those kind that make you wanna strut your stuff like every man you wants you vibes

This time I will be more mindful about where I walk

I will be way more patient

I won’t get so caught in the moment that I forget where my footing should be

I guess it’s a good thing that a girl gets to have as many shoes as she wants

Because getting a new pair of shoes means new adventures