First Thing I See

“The woman with red shoes in high heels has a lot of power. They are her identity” (C. Alexiev, my husband).

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When coming home, first thing I see

is my pair of elegant shoes

for the next run tomorrow and

my voyage through all intersections

of my daily issues.

Yes, I care, no regrets, no sorrows,  

no tension, not even a bit. Every day,

walking and talking I'm trying to fit

into somebody’s office routine. 

I handle boring dry conversations,

and in between 

checking overflow schedules. 

I also read some electronic manuals.

Coming home (Oh dear!), 

my two telephones ring.

Walking and talking...You know what I mean. 

You know what I see 

- my perfectly elegant business shoes. 

Tomorrow, indeed, they will help me to fit 

in all up-coming issues. But, coming home 

I just need my beautiful sleep!

See you later, my friends... 

For tonight I can wish you... Good night!

By Petrouchka Alexieva

From: United States