Barefoot

there's something about
walking bare feet
on red earth
be it
after the rain has fallen
or just dry red dust

no Adidas or New Balance
can match
the connection

i still fondly remember
the childhood runs
bare feet
be it a sprint with my brothers
or running up to bowl
a fast delivery
or between the wickets

scratches, split skin
tiny wounds
they all felt painful then
but not without some sweet
pleasures

thoughts of childhood
always induce nostalgia
and a sense of loss

but all is not lost
yet
so before the sun sets
on mobility
these feet
will have their
life back
once more
treading
red earth!




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