Splay Is Such An Ugly Word

I was an addict
surrounded by shoes 
high heels and sharp toes
[ in hundreds of hues ]


until that dark day
I learned my true fate 
came to discover
 [a word I would hate ]


my doctor explained it 
my feet ~~ they would 'splay'
splay? I was puzzled 
[ could I keep it at bay? ]


no way to stop it 
damage was done
now it's loafers and flip-flops 
 [ my splayed feet have won ]