Sandals in the wind
Poem: Sandals in the wind
It’s not being bold
You’re not being misled or mis-sold
When toes are getting cold
Evenings where there’s a breeze and you start to sneeze
It makes complete sense to wear socks with sandals
Give it a try
Have socks in a bag, and on standby
You won’t be following a herd of foot fashion victims or vandals.
There’s no shame and there won’t be any scandals.
In disapproval, eyebrows won’t raise
It will attract the look from those who are cool with a curious gaze
In no way a faux pas
It’s a vote for cosiness, satisfaction and that feeling of aww!
It’s a vote for support, like an M&S bra!
Like stepping in time to the sound of a well tuned guitar
A vote for the left and a vote the right…foot
That’s a vote for comfort and style
and very much worth your while
No, It’s not a wind up or late April fool’s joke
You’ll be doing it for you
It’s totally bespoke
Good socks. Lavish socks with colours and patterns.
Have the stylish, the plain and the plush
Take time to decide on what’s best for you
There’s no need to rush
Can be worn with shorts, jeans, a sarong or a tuxedo
For some it can work wonders for a dormant libido
Heads will turn and desire will burn
Does the sound of all that float your boat?
Has it got your vote?
BUT what to do if it starts to rain?
Well, it’s not likely to become a hurricane
You look good and that’s what counts
Socks with sandals
Be proud to announce!
Review: Sandals in the Wind
Even though the poet is saying they are not being bold, they are! The poet IS doing just that by being deliberately disruptive, with what sounds to me like it could be a lyrical campaign. I’m doing my best to read the poem with an open mind but it’s a tricky one!
Socks with sandals?
I’ll say it again SOCKS WITH SANDALS?!
Yes, I have read it right. The poet is saying this! Who in their right mind would justify such a hideous ‘fashion’ monstrosity? Come off it!
Even priests and bishops keep that sort of thing out of sight from public view as the cassocks and robes are long enough to do the job.
Is the poet attempting to wind people up here?
Who or what has encouraged the poet to be thinking like this?
Are they following some sort of warped internet post via the dark web? Or have they experienced a trauma? Something has happened to create this.
Fashion darling fashion! Some might say?
Some European, Asian, American ‘fashion houses’ are the ones who might just say it? Chuck in a desperate has been, long time out of the picture ‘on the dwindle’ (and it shows) celebrity in the mix attempting to top up their pension, add some promotional oxygen to fuel the message and BINGO there’s the so-called style and people follow it.
Bored people, with nothing better to do with their time but to follow a fashion blunder ! (is what I would say)
Socks fine. They have their place. Yes, BUT to be worn with SHOES! Shoes are there to protect and keep feet dry. (Ok, you think I have already made up my mind on the subject with a ‘no’? BUT I’m not judging (much)… and I am yet to be convinced but as tough as it is, I’m continuing to be as open minded as I can be)
Sandals exist for a good reason, for when it’s too hot to wear shoes and it’s uncomfortable and dangerous to go bare foot! These are not stone-age times! Sandals are comfortable, fine, I get it. Wear them. It’s likely to be summer too. Hang on though, summer 2024? Here in the U.K? , or the lack thereof should I say? Oh, how I would laugh at that if it wasn’t so sad and ridiculous. It was nice while it lasted eh? That blip of a moment between Spring and Autumn with a few rays of sunlight here and there. It rained and currently rains bucket loads. Grey skies and clouds aplenty. Shoes have to be worn!
Currently I do feel like I am being misled when reading this even though the poet says I am not, but I do continue to read out of curiosity to see where the poem takes me? Hmm.
I’m then met with an instruction to ‘have socks on standby’
And folk wont disapprove? Really? Those who are ‘cool’ trendy folk will look on and admire? Really, and do I even care? No. To seek the approval of others is not the reason to be doing it! I would have to want to be doing the thing, of whatever nature.
The Poet is attempting to convince the reader with scenarios and feelings that can be obtained by conducting this unusual foot adorning behaviour.
Cosiness and satisfaction. Who doesn’t want that eh? Now I’m up for that.
Ok, I think I’m slowly (very slowly) being sold on the comfort and the support factor with the amusing rhyming line of ‘feeling of aww with an M&S bra’ (I smile and I’m on my way to being converted)
The poet has used fun rhyming techniques to aid with persuading me and it is beginning to work. Well done poet, you’re close-ish to winning me over. BUT it’s early days, If I were to do it, I would indeed take my time.
Humorous fashion advice is offered with wearing a sarong or a tuxedo?
And it could aid an individual’s ‘love life’?
Hilarious!
But If it starts to rain, what to do eh?
This is England. The question should be, what to do when it stops raining?
I find it interesting that the poet dismisses the rain and plays down the severity of any oncoming heavy pelting raindrops and says it’s not likely to become anything to be overly concerned with like a ‘severe weather warning’ and continues to push the idea of the sandals and socks style . The weather, I would argue would interfere the wearing of socks with sandals. Like I’ve said already, this is England. Rain happens. It’s guaranteed. Use common flippin’ sense and use shoes for goodness sake!
Ok, I think I’m being swayed back to thinking it’s a no. A no to the wearing of socks with sandals. The poet confidently offers a compliment of ‘looking’ good and that is the main resason. Vanity is being pushed here! (oh how I laugh) It’s the aesthetic.
Am I sold on that alone?…Erm no.
It needs to feel good and not look terrible.
Confidence is what’s needed to carry off this ‘look’ successfully, isn’t it?
I am almost sold on the flexibility of it and I do have a bag that could accommodate any socks I could have on ‘standby’
Ok, I have a sort of confession to make here. I have done it at home, during winter and summer months with wearing ‘sliders’. Easy to put on and take off without restricting the toes. Comfy to wear when removing shoes that have been worn all day long. When the door bell chimes, I do not feel odd when answering it. Ding dong! Win win, there’s no embarrassment.
Would I go out in my sliders? No, as it’s too loose. I’m not like Cinderella making a dreadful shoe choice for the evening and then for havoc to ensue and take charge! No! Why didn’t she wear comfortable flats?
Would I make the choice of using more of a sturdier sandal with a good pair of socks that work well aesthetically with everything else that I’m wearing and not stick out like a sore thumb (or toe!)
Am I confident with how comfortable it would feel?
Am I confident with the support from my sandal
Am I confident in my sock selection?
Would I like warm toes in the evening?
Do I have a plan ‘b’ if it rains?
This is a style statement of flexibility is how I see it.
Am I able to adjust and adapt with ease?
Have I, do I do this with other areas of my life?
Is there a greater metaphor going on here?
Hmm?
The humorous angle that the poet has chosen to use has opened me up to questioning the subject thoroughly.
Does it have my vote? Let’s just say I wouldn’t say no and I’m certainly on my way to saying yes, just not yet. As the poet says ‘It’s totally bespoke’ and that is my choice, the time and environment of my choosing.
Thank you poet, you’ve fought a very persuasive campaign. I’ve enjoyed taking part in the psychological
tug-of-war between the two opposing sides!