she wore them only
on special occasions
and every time I saw them
I just wanted to slip them off her feet
and take her upstairs
but alas that was just a wish
and we paraded into town
high heels and all
the center of attention
every place we ventured
wickedly well rested
we danced into the night
tearing down disco walls
and cutting beale street rugs
deep inside memphis
august two thousand thirteen
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I bought my baby some brand new shoes
got on my knees and slipped them on her feet
like I was some goddamn prince charming
where did you get the money to buy these shoes
she said
lifting one heel
and half turning her hips
the longshot in the fifth took place I said
lighting a cigarette and leaning back on the sofa
enjoying her big smile getting bigger
oh these are just way way way too much
do you know
how much these shoes cost
no pony
could ever afford these shoes
don’t worry about it baby the shoes are yours
you can bury yourself in them
as far as I’m concerned
march two thousand thirteen
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