Socks

I saw a man walking today in socked feet, no shoes
It was 102 degrees, the pavement much hotter.
He had gotten off the rail, shorts, tshirt and backpack
White socks pulled up as high as they go- mid calf
A grimace and limp as he crossed the street and up the curb
He was alone but at least a dozen others crossed with him all with shoes,
heads held high unknowingly walking with the sock footed man