My Toe Tappers

Opal blue velvet, as soft and silky as a warm, calm night.
Sizzling golden embroidery of tropical leaves, flowers and vines,
Weaving their way through an Opal night,
Like the sun’s rays stretching across the ocean.
Little sky-blue frayed pom-poms draping over my delicate toes.
My Toe Tappers.
They took me to tropical, magical lands
And parties whilst I laid in bed dreaming.
My Little Blue Shoes.
Packed and wrapped with love and care,
Sent from Tapitallee, NSW, Australia.
Passed through the post they made their way slowly to me.
As they arrived I could hear them calling my name.
I can remember the postie handing me the parcel as my face lit up.
Heavy? It was, but I held it tightly making sure not to drop them.
My heart was racing with excitement,
My arms could barely wrap around it,
But I still clutched it tightly.
My name scribbled on it, with love and kisses just for me.
I hugged them tightly. Thank you, Nanny Yvonne and Poppy John.