The Red High Heels, For Writing Prompts, Jan 14, 2026

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The Red High Heels

When I saw them in the store,
one half classy and one half whore,
the Crocs I had on seemed a bore.
Those heels were strappy, cut low, red.
I knew those heels would knock men dead.

As I left the store in them,
I was feeling oh so femme
until one shoe caught on my hem.
‘Twas then that I went tumbling down,
wrenched my ankle and tore my gown.

This fall was just a quirk, I thought,
with no regrets for what I’d bought,
for I was feeling oh so hot
that men would surely all be gawking.
I’d be more careful with my walking.

In Mexico, young girls or crones
go tripping over cobblestones
with no risk to their ankle bones.
Moving with sure-footed grace,
they never fall upon their face.

They chat as they cross streets together
even in inclement weather––
Their four-inch heels of strappy leather
negotiate each slippery rock,
barely noticing where they walk.

So I just got up from the floor
and sauntered once more towards the door
onto the street outside the store.
Where, once I got into the swing
I knew those shoes were just the thing.

My car was just one block away
but it was such a lovely day,
I thought that I would just sashay
up to the plaza for lunch and booze––
a trial run for my new shoes!

I belted up my dress a bit
so I would not trip over it.
Once more I felt sexy and fit
as I accomplished no small feat
negotiating each walk and street.

I must admit that I felt hobbled
as I walked over roadways cobbled.
Perhaps I grimaced, winced and wobbled.
But at the time, I was enthused––
thinking only of my new shoes.

When I reached the plaza and I walked by
a table of men, I felt each eye
peruse my legs from toe to thigh.
I knew that those new shoes were why
I held the gaze of every guy.

Maneuvering towards an empty table,
I walked as well as I was able,
but overlooked just one small cable
as I glanced over for their reaction.
That’s how I ended up in traction!

 

 

For Writing Prompts, the prompt is “Red.” Image by Kira Severinova on Unsplash

26 thoughts on “The Red High Heels, For Writing Prompts, Jan 14, 2026”

    1. lifelessons's avatarlifelessons Post author

      No…but I do watch the Mexican women walking skillfully over the cobblestones..which are rocks, not tiles..and all of the women working in the bank wear high high heels that tap as the cross the large waiting room between offices.

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  5. isaiah46ministries's avatarisaiah46ministries

    Judy, I needed a laugh, and you came through. I have never been able to walk in heels. At less than five feet, I could have used the extra height, especially when I wear my robes to preach. No one wnats to see the preacher fall face first in the pulpit. So, I had the robes shortened. You are still the best wordsmith, better than all the rest,

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    1. lifelessons's avatarlifelessons Post author

      Ah, thanks, Regina. You are one of my longest-time blogging friends and you have always been sweet and supportive. I fantasize about taking a trip sometime and going to see all of my favorite bloggers. You would be one of them.

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  6. pensitivity101's avatarpensitivity101

    So funny! I had a pair of similar heels but mine were blue. They were the most comfortable pair of shoes I had and I wore them practically every day, even though I had to walk over a mile each way to work! Can’t wear heels of any kind now, so it’s trainers for me. Very sexy…….not!

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