72 Miles From The Sea

Are you wearing Sensible Footwear? They are a kind of stout boot And with your skinny legs I think you look rather cute

My friend raved to me About his orthopaedic shoe But I think he built them up Too much in my view  

  Are you wearing gumboots? The great dependable welly They’re only short coming being They make your feet smelly

  Are you wearing trainer socks? Tell me that you are Please do Say you haven’t put an uncovered foot Inside that sweaty training shoe

  Are you wearing slippers? Yes, I do think they suit you I'm just questioning their suitability For a visit to the zoo