a pair of white socks with holes

i've noticed

over the years, that women

spend a lot

of time on

their nails.

fingernails, toenails.

buffing and sanding them

with

little tools,

painting them with the tiniest

of brushes.

a lot of time.

i've seen all colors

of the rainbow on those nails.

from cherry red

to black

to shades of green

or blue

and of course pink.

which goes without saying.

if it's not their hair

appointment

they're going to,

it's one for a pedicure

or a manicure.

it's an interesting thing

i ponder

as i stare

at my virginal toes, 

and slip into a pair

of white socks, 

with holes.