December 28, 2022
An Original Poem Written & Dedicated to Our Italian Artisans
Generational artisanship, the Italian shoemaker’s task
Creating beautiful shoes, inspired by the past
Slipping on your feet like a glove
A lasting reminder of the culture they love
From Florence to Sicily and further still
The artisan’s skill is a marvel to fill
Fitting to the shape of each individual foot
Through a lifetime of skill, no mistakes to refute
The upper calf, the stroke of beveled leather
Forming the toe of the heel, together
Each stitch and piece, has meaning inherent
Infused with life, there’s beauty inherent
From the cobblers of old, a skill that’s divine
Transcending time, the skill of design
Generational mastery, the mark of their craft
The appreciation of it, will everlast