World Conference of Feet

There was once a world gathering of feet,
Nearly 500 delegates agreed to meet,
To choose best footwear suitable,
Footwear popular, stylish and comfortable.

The delegate from North went on and on,
On how boots made of sea lion skin were good for all.
The delegate from Xaris proclaimed,
Mine is stylish with rubies, trimmings of gold.
Tardia said, sacred or not,
Cow hide makes a perfect pair for the lot.
Kranze brought a pair of trainers,
Perfect for all feet of all ages,
Poor little Midian brought an open sandal,
Said that it could be cut to individual shape and size.

"What, individual shape and size,"
"One size should fit all",
"That is the criterion!"
Voices boomed in the hall.
"How inconsiderate of not thinking of production time and economies of scale,
Why bother coming for the meeting at all."

Midian was put to shame,
So Kranze won the vote,
And the trainers ruled the world of feet.
'One size fits all',
That is the motto of the feet,
Till the next conference in 9098.