Ode To Flip-flops

My dear little flip-flops,

I’ve worn you all summer long,

It’s funny, when I was little,

I thought you were a thong.

You’re always there to help me,

with errands on the run.

A different color every day

the sound you make is fun.

Orange, white or black, pink ones too,

for aqua I’m a fool.

But the leaves are changing,

and so must I,

when kids go back to school.

I’ll still flip and flop

around the house,

you can greet me at the door.

Since you’re all on sale,

I can’t resist,

I have more now than before.

I’m sad to see you put away,

in baskets all so neat.

I don’t like wearing socks, shoes or boots,

you’re like candy for my feet.

It’s not good-bye, just see you later,

now summer’s at an end.

My sweet little flip-flops,

you’ll be my life long friend.