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When I move
I buy shoes
And ship them to my future new address

White high top converse
Chunky Skechers
Black rain boots

They’ll all arrive before I do

I don’t understand it
I don’t plan it
It just happens
Every time

I click “add to cart”
And wonder
Why am I creating more boxes to unbox??

I can’t help but think
It’s a kind of nesting
Preparation for
Unknown territory

A way to feel grounded
Held
Fresh shoes for fresh floors

Something to walk outside in
When inside is a mess