i walked a bit
in an old man's shoes
didn't find in it
much calming truth

moments of sadness
and bed-ridden doubts
no reason remained
to wander about

i wrote a few emails
and went on a "walk"
with a girl that i knew
wouldn't care to "talk"

when the stomach ache settled
and the shoulder pain dimmed
i took off the shoes
as the old bastard grinned