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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Neumann Avatar
June 13, 2019 at 4:14 AM
Congratulations on your win Tracy. Especially the last line tells a compassionate epitome. Kind wishes, Kai
Somerville Avatar
June 13, 2019 at 7:24 AM
Oh gosh what a lovely surprise - thank you for your very kind comment. Tracy
Romios Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 8:13 PM
Love those less fortunate than you A powerful poem. Such feeling! Panagiota
Blanca Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 2:38 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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