Thursday, June 16, 2011

In his shoes

in his shoes vintage
Someday soon, you'll be all grown up
Not a baby, not a big boy
A man
You've got amazing shoes to fill
(when you claim the title)
In your heritage are kings
holding their courts on thrones of authority
Tuskegee Airmen
Soldiers
prisoners of war, prisoners of circumstance
biding time and preparing for freedom
Educators
passing on history, knowledge, wisdom
Pastors, Deacons, Congregants
praying in faith, believing in Him
Fathers
Brothers
Uncles
cherishing family ties of blood and of love
Friends
lending shoulders, listening ears, and confidence

But for now, my little one?
play, dream, discover, enjoy
your time is coming soon enough
in his shoes

3 comments:

Cara R. said...

Love the combination of the photos and the poem. Just beautiful.

Amy said...

I love little feet in big shoes :) So cute!

Ashley Sisk said...

Really sweet - love the first shot.