Burial Shoes

I lost my beloved Grandma a little over two months ago. Ever since her passing, I've found myself working to a find a new rhythm of life. I wrote "Burial Shoes" in honor of her memory and in acknowledgement of my grief.

I cleaned my shoes todaySensible pumps with block heelThe comfortable sort that can carry you through long days

As I brushed away the bits of Virginian Earth that clung to themI realized this was another unexpected goodbye

Because cleaning these shoesThese sensible, comfortable pumpsMeant washing away the bits of ground that held me as I bid my grandmother farewell