"The Abandoned Boot" by V Gogh

For a long time I was allowed to carry your feet
protecting every step
granting a life
to me for a time as eternally

I had to march many miles
stamping on the earth
sometimes I had to avoid stones
or potholes of water

A few repare had occurred
it was very painful
I am also full of sadness at times
although .... crying was but short

Alas, now I've walked myself all torn
nothing can be mended anymore
tears trickling down my cheeks
do you still want me .... perhaps?

Yet I could become a symbol
for all people here
who did not have to walk any miles
for them to become a memory