Staring at Feet

by CJ Johnson   Sep 11, 2016


Staring at Feet

Grungy feet, smelly feet, feet of all kind
Lay upon the fixed chair as I ease back and recline
There are nails that need clipping, some need a file
Some are so harsh, repulsive and vile
But my feet are not like that other nasty club
Mine are just rough and in need of rub
They may be quite dry and might have a crack
But take out your tools and prepare the shellac
And smooth the heels to a baby's new skin
And remove all the bunions that have risen w/in
Then put them in the pool with a hot cleansing soak
That sends me light headed into a euphorious toke
When I am done, I'll pay you your min
And come back next week to do it again

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  • 8 years ago

    by Bradley Peter

    Hello,

    I agree with Milly. I very much enjoyed reading about a fresh and original subject. And as I've mentioned on your other works, I do like the atmosphere you create. Milly's 'quirky approach' comment, I think is hitting the nail on the head.

    As with before, I love your wording. They give your lines a dynamic strength. They feel like living, breathing creatures, and not just flat words on a page. I also love your use of lesser used words, like 'Grundy', 'Shellac' and 'euphorious'.

    Regards,

    Bradley

    P.S. Please comment and vote honestly on every piece you read.

  • 8 years ago

    by Golden AnGel Rhapsodist

    I'm eating in front of my laptop then I saw this piece . I almost spit my food...then I laugh, my husband looked at me then I stopped then giggling again. at the end it's like promoting a SPA.. I like it very much...

    Keep the positive and happy Atmosphere,

    Gel

    • 8 years ago

      by CJ Johnson

      Thanks Gel! I wrote this on a dare to my wife. I told her to give me any topic and I'd try and write a poem on it. She said, how about a pedicure. Never having one before, I could only image how it happens in those chairs....

  • 8 years ago

    by Em

    This made me laugh out loud but also cringe as I hate feet especially mine.
    Well done on a fab piece though, very enjoyable. Em

  • 8 years ago

    by Milly Hayward

    I liked very much the original subject and quirky approach. Good descriptions of terrible feet and reveal of nature of the narrator in the last stanza. The poem just got better and better as it went along.
    Milly x

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