his tiny shoe
white with a bit of grime
red & white accent stripes
no lace
dove white eyelets 
rubber rims discolored

can’t keep all memories

keep a few toys
    gigantic teddy bear
    goofy Mortimer Snerd
    Grumpy, the cranky dwarf
  
what can I do
with this wee sneaker
not worn for 42 years?
it’s only one shoe afterall
 
I remember him wearing it
in his baby swing 
not yet walking, jabbering
 
no verbal contact since 2009
no laces to tie up 
l’m searching for it’s match

                      ***
Every year I get closer to the LexPoMo community. This year absolutely took the cake! Thanks to everyone for participating. I have read some great work. I have met new poets this year but I know I’ve missed a lot. I’m looking forward to meeting more poets next year.

It was my intention to write a Cento for you today featuring lines from some of my favorite LexPoMo poets but I was overwhelmed by the task. I will finish it in the next couple of days. If you want to to see it email me at lindab@bryanteditorial.com