Today, I walked in your shoes, I walked a mile

It was unpleasant, for all the memories you shared

 

I wondered at the weight, a heavy burden to bear

A mile in your shoes, humbling to think, I judged you

 

In contempt, I hanged you high, with spit, I mocked you

When all along, you were there, a silent companion

 

You prayed for me, and wore your heart for me

Today was exhausting, I had a lot to think about

 

Because I walked a mile, I had time to think

Each step felt like lead, my heart thudded, saddened

 

I heard your responses to my behavior

Clear as day, cloudy as a storm

 

My heart broke this day, humbling, a mile in your shoes

Determination, resolve, and humility: kept your feet moving

 

No matter how unpleasant, you  used all you had

Today, I walked a mile in your shoes

 

I misjudged you, too late to change the past

Thank you for the memories shared

 

This special walk, we have shared

Time well spent, dearest old friend