BLACK SHOES

I walked in black shoes on my first day at school
So shiny so new so proudly cool
I walked in black shoes on my first day at work
So smart so squeeky polished and new
I walked in black shoes at my wedding too
So radiant so adorable the right thing to do
I walked in black shoes when my son was born
So thrilling so joyful a blessing are you
I walked in black shoes when hardships took hold
so worn, rather tatty tired and old
I walked in black shoes to my father for help
So humble so hungry and cold
I walked in despair in my old black shoes
Wondering about life as i got old,
I walked in black shoes to a funeral today
My father now gone his black shoes put away,
I walked in black shoes with my son by my side,
Together we walk in the black shoes of life.