Karlisha M.

Toes

Why five toes ?
Does it look "normal"?

Why not four or six?

Do aliens have more?
Why do they touch the floor?

Some long and skinny
Some short and stubby

Is there a size smaller than the pinky?
Or bigger than the "big toe"?

Why do some wiggle ?
Like snakes in the grass

Why do some paint them
and make them pretty?

While others could care less
and leave them gritty?




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