Beat Up Sidewalk

 

Walking on this concrete

It’s not kind to my feet

There’s rarely an evenness

As I stroll down this street

 

I trample over gravel from time to time

Feeling like the rocks have pinched my soles

With some steps I’ll sometimes cringe

Having a concern for my sensitive toes

 

It’s the best I can do

Navigating with bare feet, not a good thing

Covering is always needed on this land

Be it summer, autumn, winter or spring

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