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If We Could Switch Shoes

If you could step into my shoes Would you see the things I see, Would your head feel dizzy like mine is now Or would you still walk easily? If I resisted like you do Would I be this wreck of a girl, Do you think I'd have turned out stronger? ... A lighter step, a happy twirl If I was as white as you are (Or as you seem to be) Would I be someone's angel too? Like the angel you are to me. If you could step in my shoes Would you understand my pain, Would you have fallen just as hard Or do you think it was all in vain? Take a look through my eyes And tell me what I'm doing wrong Tell me how to fix it all Whether the situation be short or long. If you could step in my shoes You'd see much better than I Your beauty, wisdom, pure intent Is enough to make me cry If I could step in your shoes I wonder what I'd see, Would the world become more beautiful; Does it all depend on me?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 10/11/2017 8:35:00 AM
People don't know how others feel so they just criticise without limit . People go through a lot and they see things different from what others do , it's only God who gives us the strength to survive the day, weeks,months and years. Juli , this is a deep piece. You are a great poet . May God almighty grant you a lot for us. Keep it up.
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Date: 4/6/2014 6:54:00 PM
I have often pondered these things in the same way. We cannot judge someone else, until we have walked a mile in their shoes/lives. We may all have much more insight and understanding afterwards. Nicely said !! Ps.....I have just discovered my placement in your last rhyme contest....I'm so sorry to be late in saying thanks very much for the recognition !! Thank you!!
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Date: 4/3/2013 12:11:00 PM
GREAT AND SO NICE POEM I HOPE YOU THE BEST
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Date: 3/28/2013 8:46:00 PM
Magnificent Juli. Point well made and taken....Donna
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Date: 3/28/2013 1:05:00 PM
OOOOOoooo.I so love this poem of yours here..A fav!!!
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Juli- Michelle
Date: 3/28/2013 10:03:00 PM
Thank you!!

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