footpaths

as i was walking past the naval base
in oak harbor..was that months ago?
and again near by bangor;
i imagined the bases closing..
that the recruits, the colonels,
the commanders..et al..
came forth to build footpaths
all across america!
with benches and fresh water..
imagine! footpaths for the road weary..
safe crossings for the pilgrims and the nomads..

and while we are on footpaths..

let me tell you about irmi's footbaths!
for good health and circulation..
try this:
if you have a tub..
stand in it and beginning with o so hot water,
dash your foot (r or l)
under it 3, 4, 5 times..
then quickly change to cold water, o so cold..
proceed about 5 times (ten in all)
back and forth between hot/cold/hot..
ending with cold!
then change feet (not with anyone else!)
and repeat!
morning and night!
irmgaard suggests putting on wool socks immediately
w/o drying your feet..

soon you will have one taste..
no cold..no hot..
feet awake!