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The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is 'Shoes' by D.Knape

This week's Poem of the Week is 'Shoes' by D.Knape, a humorous look at the oft forgotten load-bearers that take us places, serve our needs and are then put in the cupboard until the next time they are called upon. David creates an entire poetic world for them to play in and reminds us that, perhaps rather than eyes, it is shoes that are the window to the soul.

Below he answers our Q&A in his own distinctive style:

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