This old boot
has seen some miles,
a multitude
of questionabl stlyes,
stripes, checks
all the above,
its faired the smooth
and bore the rough.

Its lace wore out
from constant strain
a boot that caused
a great deal of pain.

Yet now it looks
all creased and tattered
its pristine sheen
has long been shattered.

As a boot well-loved
is like the old and grey,
a vessel in which
great memories stay.

Slip them on
and once again
united you will be
with an old friend.