Dead Man’s Shoes

I didn’t know you
and you didn’t know me
but our paths were meant to cross,
you see
I wear your shoes, but not your pain
I’ve been by your sister claimed 
as family, how you once were
I wear your shoes
because of her
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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