What a great poem (except for the pain, of course).
A friend of mine called just last week telling me about the pain she’s now experiencing due to Plantar Fasciitis. I will be sending this to her.

Thank you.

Whatever it is, sounds terrible, so hopefully one more thing I can avoid as I age. Enjoyed the poem however.

Nothing hurts like a foot. At least you can write about it. I hope your dreams become a reality.

Loved your poem, Stroppy; and sorry about your pain.

"Old Dan Tucker's a fine old man Washed his face in a fryin' pan Combed his hair with a wagon wheel And died with a toothache in his heel."
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the tissue on the bottom of the foot connecting the heel bone to the toes. Have a massage therapist or friend stretch the muscles and inner tissues of the foot and leg and hopefully your will get relief as I did; the inner connective tissues are too tight.

Yeah, I see lots of people with plantar fascitits, since I've been working with reflexology for over thirty years now. I know that many of my clients experience temporary relief from my work, which helps them get more relief with long term thera.py. Good luck with this

I recommend a visit with a podiatric M.D. Years ago, I was plagued with plantar fasciitis. It was not only a painful nuisance, it interfered with my work as a hospital R.N. it takes a multi-phased approach. As mentioned, stretching exercises are vital. These are the ones that stretch your calves and tendons as done before running. I was also measured for shoe inserts. This is done by making a mold of your feet. This made a huge difference, especially in my job. But for the pain I had when I first went to the doctor, I received an injection of a steroid and lidocaine. It was awful receiving it, but it quickly gave me the blessed relief I needed to function. You could see whether you're a candidate for that, or whatever else is being offered now. I know how you're hurting, so I wish you good luck! Btw, great poem!