how does a pair of shoes
that fit two tiny little feet
before they learn to walk
ever bear their wearer's mark
never will be scuffed
no worried lines of wear
soles never feel the floor
never lose their shine
wrapped from heel to toe
kept safe and dry and warm
between bathing and loves kisses
they are free to stretch and grow
one must look inside the shoe
where the tiny stamp is pressed
the warmth and growth within
will leave the wearer's mark
