There's been a boot
                on the side of the road for weeks now,
                standing upright, heel pointed
                in towards the road, probably
                it fills with water
                during the rain and
                there must be sand and road dirt
                inside, spiders too, their webs
                lacing back and forth
                across the opening. I pass
                this boot every day on my way
                to work wondering when
                it will be moved or knocked over
                or when someone will walk away
                with it. Not sure why, but
                this boot reminds me
                of politics and politicians & shy;
                the tip of the heel on the pavement,
                the rest remaining comfortably
                in the dirt, weeds
                filling in all around.
                

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