In My Shoes, poem by Ken Hoogenboom

If you were in my shoes, what would you do

Could you be happy or would you be blue

You're not able to stand, not able to walk

You're not able to lift your arms or to talk

Would you hold your head high, feel the same things

or be disappointed with what life brings

Would you look on the bright side, see what can be

or would you cry and say Oh! woe is me

Would you shun your friends, your family too

Would they even care to come and see you

In my shoes I hope you never will be

But it's not all sad as I hope you will see

There are so many things I can do if I try

I have never had a reason to sit down and cry

There is sunshine and joy in every day

that brings so much comfort and peace my way

Family and friends give me so much love

My courage and strength all come from above

No pity parties, no singing the blues.

I pray that you never walk in my shoes.