| Ballet Shoes
Johnny wears ballet shoes the words came with a frown. Why don’t you let me get the phone and call your friend downtown? Johnny wears ballet shoes. He doesn’t like the way the other boys play GI Joes and baseball games all day. John’s a little different. Remember that last mess? He ripped a hole right through the sleeve while trying on your dress. Johnny wears ballet shoes. He’s even got a doll! Why don’t you get your paper dolls and give Renee a call? Mother’s voice would tighten each time John’s name was mentioned but the gun and holster that I loved was never even questioned. Johnny wore ballet shoes. I sometimes think of him. He was just a little different was that really such a sin? Betty Camden |