My Nikes

Xavier Calendario

To walk in my shoes is to wake up in the morning with no money in my wallet.

To walk in my shoes is to get on the 27 bus to go to school every day, rising at 6:00 to make it on time.

To walk in my shoes is to pass subway rats and apartment buildings.

To walk in my shoes is to see crazy subway disputes and 4th of July barbecues.

To walk in my shoes is to smile every day, to think positively through dark times.

To walk in my shoes is to skateboard around Clason Point, greeting people around the neighborhood.

To walk in my shoes is to enjoy good dinners at City Island and a turkey with American cheese from the bodega.

To walk in my shoes is to wear cargo pants, Nike blazers, and a black hoodie.

To walk in my shoes is to stay optimistic and see the beauty all around me.