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POEM IS FOUND IN 2021 ANTHLOGY

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Mama and them, took us aside When we cried She wiped our eyes She grandma and Auntie Bathed and feed us Took us to church learnt us bout' JESUS And when it was time for bed We kids would put on pajamas and them night shoes ~ NIGHT SHOES We won't need in glory On them heavenly golden grounds NIGHT SHOES Worn in the daylight Shines in steps of grace When grandpa died grandma said he paid his dues Ole granny told the mortician, sir, please dress him in them old Night Shoes 5/18/19 Written words by: James Edward Lee Sr. NIGHT SHOES Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Anthony Slausin 1 st place Winner This poem also found in 2021 POETRY SOUP BOOK: " PS: IT'S STILL POETRY One of the greatest collections of modern poetry"

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Eve Roper

Date: 5/27/2019 9:26:00 PM

Love the loving touch you created in this beautiful verse, James, congratulations on your win.

James Edward Lee Sr.
Date: 6/8/2019 10:12:00 AM

Thank-you Eve most appreciated, thanks Blessings! James

Beata Agustin

Date: 5/27/2019 5:32:00 AM

Wow! Congratulations! God be praised for your poetic talent expressing words such as these, "NIGHT SHOES We won't need in glory On them heavenly golden grounds NIGHT SHOES Worn in the day light Shines in steps of grace." God bless you.

James Edward Lee Sr.
Date: 6/8/2019 10:12:00 AM

"God Bless You, Beata " for ALL you do...thanks for the reading of my verse.. James

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/26/2019 4:17:00 PM

Congratulations on your fantastic Trophy win with this charming poem James! : ) Bravo!

James Edward Lee Sr.
Date: 6/8/2019 10:17:00 AM

Thanks for stopping by, you're appreciated, thanks for the comment...Connie you're to kind. James

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/26/2019 3:24:00 PM

What a wonderful win, James. Congrats to you.

James Edward Lee Sr.
Date: 6/8/2019 10:15:00 AM

Thanks! Andrea

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/25/2019 7:16:00 PM

CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, James! So touching! Janice

James Edward Lee Sr.
Date: 6/8/2019 10:18:00 AM

Thank you so much Janice James :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/25/2019 6:07:00 PM

Congrats on winning top honors, James.

James Edward Lee Sr.
Date: 5/30/2019 9:05:00 AM

Thanks Line

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/18/2019 2:37:00 PM

what a deep and heartfelt write which allows me to appreciate the compassion of the women in our lives including their spirituality... much treasured, james...huggs

James Edward Lee Sr.
Date: 5/27/2019 8:43:00 AM

Thank you Nette those fore founders of nurturing those elder grand mothers, aunties, mothers were the backbone and keepers of the home and children thanks for the reads

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 5/18/2019 11:34:00 AM

Such a beautiful poem, James! It brought tears of joy to my eyes. I truly believe women w/the spirit of Lois and Eunice infused you w/great faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. It shows in this magnificent poem, brother. Love and joy always.

James Edward Lee Sr.
Date: 5/27/2019 8:39:00 AM

Ever so thankful.. I appreciate your reads to God be the glory..brother Freddie