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A hundred miles I walked. Stinking dirty miles, in shoes that didn’t fit. The right too tight, reminding me, squeezing too much in leaves little space to breathe.
The left, two sizes too big, rubbed raw my foot. It made me bleed until it seeped through the lace holes and rolled back the skin, but on I walked.
It taught me to say no, to leave room to be kind, so I can grow a better man.
It taught me, never to be too proud to admit, this is too big for me.
It needn’t hurt to learn that lesson just take an educated walk.
Thanks for the Photo @Sarah Potter
I thought this was really very good, Ellen.
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Thank you.
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Thoughtful and artistic. I like this one.
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I am most pleased that you do. I hope to see you here again very soon ππ»
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Sometimes a virtual walk is all it takes.
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Preciselyπ
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A reflective parable. Nicely done.
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A different tack for me but it felt right. Thanks Sandraπ come read some more soon.
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A really interesting object lesson with a fable-ish tone to it. Well done.π
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Many thanks for coming to read. It is a bit different for me but if you read my about page you will see I like to challenge the genre on here, so often attempt new things. Pop back soon I’d love to see you here again. π happy Sunday.
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Ha! I hadnβt noticed, but they do look like they are different sizes!!!
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It is probably the angle… near …. far away, hehehe! But it is what I cose to see. π
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But what I love is the difference in how people see this photo. I was amazed at how many saw what I saw as the cracking and wear of the inside material of the shoes as spider webs. Made for intriguing writing.
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And you have done it well.
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A beautiful post Ellen. Happy weekend πΌ
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You too and thank you for your comments.
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Reblogged this on Dream Big, Dream Often.
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So very kind dray.
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You are most welcome!
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This is really good.
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Thank you. π
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I liked the metaphor you created from the prompt. A valuable lesson for us all to learn.
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Thank you for reading… maybe you will pop by again soon.π
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Brilliant
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Aw, Shucks. ππ
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Dear Ellen,
Either his feet are uneven or he managed to get mismatched shoes. It does take a big man to admit when he’s wrong. Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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You were disgracefully spammed! *whispers* but rescue you I did. I though that they could be different sizes with artistic licence.π
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Thanks for letting me know, Ellen. Meanwhile I’ll wait until tomorrow and see if the problem might be corrected by the then.
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Great piece!
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Ahh! Thank you my speedy friend ππ
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