Caryl Muzzey Poet Quatern

Walking In Daddy's Boots

I loved walking in daddy’s boots,    
just to trample where he had been; 
to track the path of prior roots
and then return them once again.

Some boots were old and some were new;  
I loved walking in daddy’s boots.
I could have used any old shoe
but wasn’t fond of substitutes…

Grimy ones had great attributes,
they worked real hard to get that way. 
I loved walking in daddy’s boots; 
used for battlefield - bailing hay.

Daddy didn’t mind me wearing
if he could use them for commutes
and I didn’t at all mind sharing;
I loved walking in daddy’s boots…

Copyright © 2016  By Caryl S. Muzzey

1/24/16

Fifth Place Winner ~ "Show Me Quatern Poetry" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Andrea Dietrich
Feb.22, 2016

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Pratibha Singh February 23, 2016 at 3:55 PM Oh! Nostalgic ...it reminds me my father. Thanks for sharing.

Ingrid Showalter Swift February 22, 2016 at 8:04 AM Aww Love this poem and the image! I loved walking in dad's boots too. Thanks for the memories

Poet Destroyer A February 17, 2016 at 12:12 PM Caryl, thank you for the kind reply to my comment. Have a nice day. LINDA

Harry Horsman February 15, 2016 at 7:55 AM congratulation, awesome subject, brilliant poetry Caryl Muzzey February 15, 2016 at 10:43 AM Thank you Harry~ Caryl

Lin Lane February 7, 2016 at 6:15 AM Such a sweet write, Caryl...Congratulations. Caryl Muzzey February 15, 2016 at 10:37 AM Thank you Lin~ Caryl

Elaine George February 7, 2016 at 5:33 AM I commented on this when you wrote it, Caryl. A beautiful flawless Quatern. Many congrats on your win. Elaine Caryl Muzzey February 15, 2016 at 10:36 AM Thank you Elaine, I'm glad you enjoyed~ Caryl

Poet Destroyer A February 7, 2016 at 4:19 AM CARLY, Congrats in Andrea's contest. LINDA Caryl Muzzey February 15, 2016 at 10:35 AM Thank you Linda~ CARYL

Andrea Dietrich February 6, 2016 at 6:45 PM Caryl, this was SO nice. What a wonderful way to pay tribute to your dad. I really enjoyed this one. Congrats in my contest. Caryl Muzzey February 15, 2016 at 10:33 AM thank you Andrea, I enjoyed the challenge~ Caryl

Poet Destroyer A February 3, 2016 at 6:29 PM such a cute read Caryl, good luck in the contest:) @-> LINDA <-@ Caryl Muzzey February 15, 2016 at 10:32 AM Thank you Linda, glad you enjoyed~ Caryl

Nette Onclaud February 1, 2016 at 10:44 AM caryl, how sentimental can this be , wonderfully conveyed.. hope this wins.. huggs Caryl Muzzey February 3, 2016 at 11:29 AM Thank you Nette, for stopping by, I'm glad you enjoyed~ Caryl

Elaine George January 29, 2016 at 11:58 PM Wonderful heart felt Quatern, Caryl. Sure to be on the winner's list. Caryl Muzzey January 30, 2016 at 11:34 AM Thank you Elaine for stopping by, I glad you enjoyed it~ Caryl