This Little Piggy
Poetry
Main text of your writing.
A Podiatrist looks after feet
and not the head or heart,
yet some are in such a state
they’re unsure where to start.
There’s corns and rough skin
those that itch and sweat,
and many so misshapen
they should be treated by a vet.
Bunions the size of footballs
blisters ready to pop,
feet resembling chunks of meat
that could be sold in a butchers shop.
Carbuncles and boils
toenails that don’t look right,
tootsies swollen and squashed
caused by shoes far too tight.
So best look after your feet
give them lots of tender care,
wash them often in soapy water
as remember we only get the one pair !
Priceless ending! Made me laugh. Jaunty rhythm
and rhyme, even if not perfect – but I rather like that irregularity in this piece – matches all the irregular feet! 🙂
You might want to consider adding a bit of clarity in these two lines :
yet some are in such a state
they’re unsure where to start.
Perhaps:
some feet..? the Doc’s.. ?
I’d stay with singular – one doc – since you start with ‘a podiatrist’.
Just a suggestion, mistermarmite. Your poem, your choice. 🙂 bel 🙂
Hi. Thanks for reading and your comments. Yes looking at the first verse now it is a bit confusing ? Bit like most peoples feet ! Still as long as it made you chuckle that’s all that matters really. All the best. Kevin.
You have a very insightful understanding of other people’s feet, are you a part time foot masseur in your free time between cleaning windows hehe. Good fun poem, but glad I’m not eating my tea though 🙂 Sue.
Hi Sue. No I’m not a feet specialist but my sister who’s a nurse does reflexology in her spare time,and listening to her talking about some of the feet she’s come across,inspired this poem.Good job you weren’t having pigs trotters for your tea ! Kevin.
oh, to be footloose and fungus-free! a simple structure that bounces along well enough! Mitch
Hi Mitch. Footloose and fungus free ? What a great title for a poem or a musical show,or a sign above a Chiropodists ! Pleased you enjoyed it. Cheers.
Kevin.