Shiny Red Boots

Two shiny red boots.

Despite their differences, they're the same.

One slightly longer,

the other, wider.

Black laces on one,

navy blue on the other.

The first is stronger,

the second, weaker.

The left often behind,

the right in front.

Both have tears, specks of dirt and creases,

but no shoes are perfect.

For them to be apart is unimaginable.

Together they should stay, side by side,

one tagging along behind,

the other running ahead.

No shiny red boot should be left behind.

Of course, one shoe always is.

One day, they will part.

One will become lost, forgotten,

as if they had never been a pair.