Walk A Mile In Me: Writing from the perspective of a shoe

Walk a Mile In Me

By: Haley Cano

2-12-2013

I'm a boot . . . a motorcycle boot, I'd say.  My owner wears me every time he rides his motorcycle, to show me off, or strut his stuff.  He wears me with his cool leather jacket - he's by best friend.  That leather jacket always tells me that he's better than me, but what can I say? That's just who he is.  I know I'm cool, because I get worn on special occasions.  And special occasions are for special boots.  Well, I think I'm special and so does my owner, when he shoves his big foot inside me, as I hold my breath for the stink bomb to blow.  And then I let go and wait for him to tie my laces up tight.  On our way out the door, I feel the fresh air in the night, and listen for the loud motor to start running.  That's when I know how good it feels to be my owner's boot . . . a special boot . . a  motorcycle boot.

Walk A Mile in Me

By: Aidan Sullivan

2-12-2013

I am a neon green and black shoe.  I am unique.  My owner has only seen two pairs like me.  He tried his hardest in me, no matter how many times he failed the mile run.  We go and ride a bike almost every day, but I don't mind.  Sometimes we accidentally play hide-and-seek, as he always loses me in some part of the house . . . he always wins.  I know in my sole, which is covered in layers of dust that apparently won't come off, that even though I am not the only size 10 shoe in the closet, no amount of mud, nerf wars, or whatever may be laying on the forest floor, can make me think I am not a unique little pair of neon green and pitch-black Nikes.

Walk a Mile in Me

By: JR Perez

2-12-2013

I've seen death more than anyone else in the world.  I've gone through bombings, shootings, and terrorist attacks.  I defend my owner from these dangerous things - without me, my owner wouldn't be here.  I keep his family safe and happy by bringing him home from these scary places.  It's a tough job, being me, but only the best can do what I do.  I'm woven with freedom and strength.  I'm strong enough to do anything that is needed of me.  I'm sometimes left in Afghanistan, being the dead man's shoe.  If it wasn't for me there wouldn't be any freedom at all.  I travel the world to make sure we can live in a free and happy world.