POEM IS FOUND IN 2021 ANTHLOGY
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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