Dear Tennis Shoes,

Dear tennis shoes,

I realize that I've been neglecting you for some time now. I know it started out being a temporary thing, when I bought those Birkenstocks to wear when I was pregnant. And yes, I realize that I started wearing them during every summer instead of you.

Then I bought that pair of winter grown-up shoes (yes, the Clark's, I know you know) and wore them all last winter and this fall. And I know that I went out looking for replacements, too.

So, yes, I'm sure you must feel abandoned and lonely, and I apologize for shunting you aside for other shoes. I just didn't realize until I looked and was unable to find you that it must have been too much.

Please come back, tennis shoes. I miss you.

Love,

Me

(Well, it's worth a try....)