My Worn Sneakers

my worn sneakers
(Converse, faded teal)
have splashed through
unsuspecting puddles
with my friend
that has left the town
have pedaled the bike
down the now-smooth street
to the dirty pool 
that the neighborhood owns
have run up and down
the playground
that has been redone
into 'perfection'
have dashed down the path
playing tag
with my ex-friends
have gotten stuck
in the snake hole
that rests beside the stream
have slapped at the concrete
making an odd tune
against the road
have helped me fall
into the grass
laughing so hard
that my ribs hurt
have dived off
the swing
and into the leaf pile
my old worn sneakers
i will be sad to say goodbye
but i'm not done making memories with you
just yet.