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As I Walk In Your Shoes

When I put your shoes on My feet are wet and cold, you are homeless When I put your shoes on My feet hurt, you are in so much pain When I put your shoes on My feet are heavy, you have so much responsibility When I put your shoes on My feet drag, you don’t want to live another day When I put your shoes on My feet are tired, you have worked 20 hours straight When I put your shoes on My feet are bruised, you have been beaten When I put your shoes on My feet are loved, by another woman When I put your shoes on My feet are bound, you have been taken When I put your shoes on My feet are scared, you are being bullied When I put your shoes on My feet are drugged, you are addicted When I put your shoes on My feet just are, I don’t know what colour your skin is

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 6/13/2019 4:14:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Tracy. Especially the last line tells a compassionate epitome. Kind wishes, Kai
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Tracy Somerville
Date: 6/13/2019 7:24:00 AM
Oh gosh what a lovely surprise - thank you for your very kind comment. Tracy
Date: 2/16/2019 8:13:00 PM
Love those less fortunate than you A powerful poem. Such feeling! Panagiota
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Date: 2/16/2019 2:38:00 PM
There are not too many people who take the time to walk in an unfortunate persons shoes. You are a very caring person. I for one commend you Tracy.
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