Rubber Soul

Walked upon, tread down,

Stomped, stamped, and stabbed.

Daily the sole is weathered,

Torn, attacked, and ground.

Tattered and thin,

Whole sole filled with holes.

Viewable appearance: pristine,

Masking the pitiful unseen state.

Run-down,

Life etched in worn contours.

The sole is wholly

Used up;

Its purpose fulfilled

In expiration. Ω