It's My Loss
Today I am visited by my erstwhile regular customer, Ms Lola madam. It must be more than 20 years ago that I last had the privilege of kissing her sneakers, when she was a young woman in her twenties. Now she is a forty something, but she still looks fabulous! She mocks me for still being here – still kissing feet – and she asks me if I’ve missed her? I humbly confirm that I have, and she laughs at me again! My distant memories of serving a 20-something Ms Lola I remember vividly her dirty sneakers and white socks! Her socks, in particular, will forever be emblazoned on my menial mind! What a privilege it was to serve her all those years ago! And it still is! Her footwear is less scruffy now... ...but she clearly still has a penchant for sneakers and socks! She has switched to wearing black socks - at least for today! Whatever their colour, Ms Lola's socks will always hold a place in my heart! I love her socks - always have; always will! She laughs at me... ...and in particular