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Can't Fill His Shoes

by Dahni

When I was just a young boy Oh, how tall he was

and it seemed my whole hand could be held by just his two fingers.

We’d walk and talk and my little legs ran fast

just to keep up and I walked around in his shoes like boats

and knew, that I - Can’t fill his shoes!

Growing older I worked in his business

to be near the man I loved, admired and wanted to know more deeply.

Saw so many who loved, admired and wanted to be near him;

heard them seek his counsel - advice or to have him as their friend

and knew, that I - Can’t fill his shoes!

Later in life I took his place and he was transferred

and daily he was missed and asked about

and I tried to do my very best,

but knew, that I - Can’t fill his shoes!

I’ve walked many a mile in life; wore out many a shoe

and finally understood I must wear my own

and perhaps, leave a trail for others to do the same

and love as much and touch as much and help as much as I saw in him

for I know, that I - Can’t fill his shoes!

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