34 thoughts on “Cuban Heels”

1. Helen Dehner January 28, 2021 at 6:04 pm

   You captured me, hook line and sinker!!! Love it.

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   1. sdtp33 Post authorJanuary 29, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      Thanks Helen!

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2. peterfrankiswrites January 28, 2021 at 7:38 pm

   Great opening line(s) Jim – reminds me of Dylan. And that ending – I can hear the street, and the crowds and the boots making their way.

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   1. sdtp33 Post authorJanuary 29, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      Thanks for the prompt Peter, you’re right there’s an echo of Dylan somewhere in there…also I’m envious of your weather, mosquitoes and all!

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3. The Cheesesellers Wife January 29, 2021 at 3:39 am

   I agree, the opening is a bit Dylan, or maybe Neil Young. Love this poem, it flows and entertains.

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   1. sdtp33 Post authorJanuary 29, 2021 at 5:55 pm

      Thanks Kim!

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4. Jane Dougherty January 29, 2021 at 5:06 am

   Funny, but the last line was the one that grabbed me! Short and more ambiguous that the first line, with more possibilities. I’ve just reread it upside down, and it works just as well! Add a final But you’ve still got that strut and bingo! You can read it up or down. Great stuff.

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   1. sdtp33 Post authorJanuary 29, 2021 at 5:55 pm

      I just tried that and you’re right!

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      1. Jane Dougherty January 30, 2021 at 5:34 am

         I’m glad you see it too!

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5. memadtwo January 29, 2021 at 6:44 am

   Appearance is all. I agree with Jane, love the ambiguity of that last line. (K)

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   1. sdtp33 Post authorJanuary 29, 2021 at 5:56 pm

      Thank you!

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6. rothpoetry January 29, 2021 at 8:26 am

   Great opening line! A story waiting to unravel as you go through your poem. Some never lose the strut! Great poem!

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   1. sdtp33 Post authorJanuary 29, 2021 at 5:56 pm

      Thank you!

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      1. rothpoetry January 29, 2021 at 7:18 pm

         You are welcome!

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7. Ron. January 29, 2021 at 9:34 am

   Ole!

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8. Beverly Crawford January 29, 2021 at 11:12 am

   Since Cuban heels are popular for male tango dancers, a strut would be absolutely necessary! Love this.

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   1. sdtp33 Post authorJanuary 29, 2021 at 5:57 pm

      Thanks Beverly, I think I’ll get myself a pair!

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9. msjadeli January 29, 2021 at 12:59 pm

   Once a player always a player. As someone once said, “he’s a legend in his own mind.” Great read, Jim.

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   1. sdtp33 Post authorJanuary 29, 2021 at 5:58 pm

      Thanks Jade!

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10. sanaarizvi January 29, 2021 at 1:29 pm

    This is beautifully rendered! Players have that certain charm about them don’t they? 🙂

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    1. sdtp33 Post authorJanuary 29, 2021 at 5:59 pm

       Yep..you’re exactly right, although there’s a thin line between charm and smarm! 😊

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11. Preeth Ganapathy January 29, 2021 at 7:46 pm

    Lovely opening line. Enjoyed reading this one, Jim!

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12. kim881 January 29, 2021 at 11:46 pm

    Not just a brilliant opening line but a brilliant opening couplet, Jim! I love the rhythm of this Cuban-heeled strut.

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13. robtkistner January 30, 2021 at 2:13 pm

    I still have my black suede, side zip, Cuban heel’d “struts” from 1964. We called them “Beatle Boots”. They no longer fit my fat feet. Enjoyed this! 🙂

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    1. sdtp33 Post authorFebruary 3, 2021 at 5:21 pm

       Thanks Rob, I used to have a pair without the zipper!

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14. purplepeninportland January 30, 2021 at 5:53 pm

    Reeled me right in with this opener!

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    1. sdtp33 Post authorFebruary 3, 2021 at 5:21 pm

       Glad you liked it!

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15. Björn Rudberg (brudberg) January 31, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    Love the scene you painted with that first line… it’s like entering a whole new world.

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    1. sdtp33 Post authorFebruary 3, 2021 at 5:21 pm

       Thanks Bjorn!

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16. Misky February 1, 2021 at 1:41 am

    The rhyme of those heels carry right through your sassy poem. Nice.

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    1. sdtp33 Post authorFebruary 3, 2021 at 5:22 pm

       Thank you, much appreciated!

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17. Steve Simpson March 3, 2021 at 2:24 pm

    I have no strut at all, and I never danced tango in heels, in the morning I mostly crawl, so I’d like to know how it feels. Very much enjoyed, Jim.

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    1. sdtp33 Post authorMarch 4, 2021 at 4:23 pm

       Thanks Steve, the only dance I could master was the pogo!

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       1. Steve Simpson March 17, 2021 at 4:15 pm

          My plez, Jim. Ouch, I am waaay past that.

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