An Itch Have you ever gotten an itch? Of course you have, we all do But have you ever gotten one Inside of your shoe? On the top of your foot Or worse -- on the bridge? Because the top is more flexible But there is rubber on that ridge Have you ever felt the urge As your skin seems to seethe To take off your shoe And have some relief? Why does that happen When you know quite well That taking off your shoe Will make others complain of the smell Even if your feet aren't smelly It's considered impolite To take off your shoe In plain sight So you bang your foot against the leg of a chair Or try to rub it with your other shoe Or try to reach it discreetly with your pen At least, that's what I do But sometimes an itch just can't be reached Unless you remove the enclosure You have to decide whether or not You'll allow it that exposure Now you're probably thinking Whether or not you would, Well let me just tell you It feels really good Anna Crisologo