Ron Padgett

1942–

Inaction of Shoes

There are many things to be done today

and it’s a lovely day to do them in

Each thing a joy to do

and a joy to have done

I can tell because of the calm I feel

when I think about doing them

I can almost hear them say to me

Thank you for doing us

And when evening comes

I’ll remove my shoes and place them on the floor

And think how good they look

sitting? . . . standing? . . . there

Not doing anything