I Blew Up My Flip-flop

 But not on a pop top.

My tender feet had to cruise on back home...

I had bought a Sanuk,

No need to panic

I hope I can fix with some silicone...


Don't know the reason,

They should last a season,

Now I've nothing to show but a broken old shoe...

But it's Burns Night tonight,

I'll be in the spotlight,

Toasting John Barleycorn barefoot and blue...




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