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My Cobbler sits in a shedNot far from me, in his little shed shop
My shoe size measured, tailored to fit
Patiently I wait to place my foot in
This is not the high street
Where brands are made
In mass production, made in back door
Sweat shops in distance lands
Moral questions of who was enslaved
To make my new foot wear
I know my cobbler, he knows me too,
And what fits well, to my delicate foot
He is always around to mend my old shoes
And when I walk in my new shoes
My conscience is clear, my feet fits well
B'cos I know my cobbler he sits in a shed near by
nice. have shoes tailor fit, i imagine them to be very comfortable...and knowing where your stuff comes from is important...as in buying into style no matter the condition makes us just an accesory...
ReplyDeleteyou know this poem took me to our local bootmaker...but he's only doing repairs. i love the scents in the small shop when i enter...good write kodjo
ReplyDeleteGreat sense of personalization; which also includes rather poignant social commentary in regard to business practices.
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ReplyDeleteyeah, dig this poem, that's a good feeling. plus, quality shoes!
ReplyDeleteooh, my conscience is clear... but you've opened my mind as to how I might put my best foot forward (hear the crowd groaning at that one.)
ReplyDeleteoops, I meant my conscience is "not" clear.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! You've captured the essence of Peter Limmer's philosophy. Craftsmanship is of paramount importance at Limmer & Sons Custom Boots; they are sixth-generation bootmakers from Austria.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to send this link to Peter. I know he'll enjoy it.
Rob Hanson
(The guy who took this picture.)
Very nice the twist you put to it!
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