Shoes for the Dead

Concerning the cultural patterns in Acamura
The people there place great stress
On the disposition of the dead
And especially upon providing
Appropriate footwear for the deceased
For the dead’s own shoes are proscribed
As are those of close friends and relatives
And hence some member of the community
Perhaps even a stranger to the mourned one
Must step up to make provision
And enable the great departure

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