Shoes...

This is really a story of personal endearment
Having had an eye for certain types of shoes
As a child I longed to own a Cinderella style
Sparkly Princess play shoes with satin bows
Sensible school shoes chosen for me instead
Dull dark colours bought for practical reasons
Boring silent footsteps when walking outside
I yearned to select a more appealing style
Summertime sandals with a seventies wedge
More appropriate for the season and an age
Passing fads did not really grab my attention
I had no desire to teeter upon towering heels
Comfort and safety informed my purchases
I knew exactly what design I was searching for
It took me many years before I discovered them
My attention taken one afternoon in Dallas
Gorgeous black velvety shoes with kitten heels
They are that go-to footwear for special occasions
Times when confidence can carry me through
Shoes are an accompaniment to life’s events
So many experiences and journeys undertaken
Sense and sensibility nicely fitted with panache…
 Eileen T O’Neill 28/01/2024

Bridges...

Life is full of pathways and meeting points
Various plans are laid out simply by destiny
Other directions come about by choices
Pivotal moments often cause a dilemma
It can be difficult to find a happy way back
If lost in a confusion or a lonely isolation
Stepping up to acknowledge challenges
May require a transition between thoughts
It takes bravery to cross a wavy wooden bridge
Especially when taunted by intense winds
It once carried me from petrification to success
Personal achievement is to reach the other side…

Eileen T O’Neill 18/01/2024