My Dr. Martens

(Dr. Martens Nationwide Performance Poetry Competition Winner)

I own a pair of boots, a pair of Dr. Martens… Yeah I do
And every time I wear them I feel so brand new
Elated by and hooked on their ability to make me look better than you
Yes, ego gets a real boost but not just any old pair of shoes mind you
Been around since 1960 and they still shine too
Still top of the line too
When I’m in my DM’s I’m pleased
These are the D’s in it’s been a DM good day
The M’s in much more manageable than blue suede
My top of the range Goodyear Welted construction and heat sealed soles
Are designed so my feet won’t see holes
I won’t feel cold in my Performance Leather
Like those with their toes exposed in cold weather
My EVA filler with Bouncing Soles give me so much pleasure
At work or at leisure
My DM’s can make me smart, smooth, rude, cool or clever
I treat them like a baby, taking the utmost coochy-coo care
Had the Gucci shoe, even had the Nike Air
But nothing can compare
To my Dr. Martens Air Wair.

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PHOENIX JAMES

Phoenix James is an award winning Writer, Poet, Author, Spoken Word Recording Artist and Producer. He began performing his poetic words live on stages across the United Kingdom in 1998. His debut spoken word poetry album, The A.R.T.I.S.T, was released in 2000 under the moniker, Phenzwaan. Phoenix James’ first limited edition printed collection of poetry, To Whom It May Concern, was published in 2003. He has toured and performed his spoken word poetry internationally since 2004. Phoenix James has appeared in films, on television and radio shows, and collaborated with other artists, singer-songwriters, actors, musicians, filmmakers, directors and producers. In 2013, he wrote, directed and produced the feature length mock documentary film, Love Freely but Pay for Sex. Phoenix James has written, recorded and released several spoken word poetry albums including, Phenzwaan Now & Forever (2009), A Patchwork Remedy for A Broken Melody (2020), FREE (2021), Haven for the Tormented (2021), With All That Said (2022), and Remixes Volumes: 1 & 2 (2022). He is the author of, Love, Sex, Romance & Other Bad Things, the first collection in his new poetry and spoken word book series. Other books in this series include, Route to Destruction, Delirium of the Wise, Don’t Let the Daffodils Fool You, Call Me When You’re Free, Far from the Outside, The Ones We Didn't Kill, and Lessons from Everywhere, all available in paperback and ebook. Phoenix James lives in London, England and enjoys movies, music, plays, good food, long walks, and travelling. Sign up to his website Newsletter Mailing List to stay up to date with Phoenix James news and new releases. www.PhoenixJamesOfficial.com View all posts by PHOENIX JAMES