THE NEW PINK SHOES

the first morning

of a fresh new year

cold yet promising.

two small feet

lazily take a bath

and hours later
unaware of the pace of time
saunter into a shoe store.

the new pink ones with white lilies are wow
and as the little one proudly moves out
there is a puddle on the street
tempting but muddy

so the two little feet give it a miss

and the pink lilies shoes
remain spotless

the mom watches

and prays..

may you know always

what puddle to jump in

and which one to miss.

HAPPY NEW YEAR SONEE