THE BOOT

Watercolor by Pat Morgan

Alabama cowgirl,                                  

Out of all my things

You took my boot

To keep near.

Mostly on the move

Like fairy dust in the wind,

Occasionally you’d land

Setting my boot right next to you,

Companion – Sentry – Reminder.    

Your beautiful mother

Gave you your blond hair

And round face.

What did I give you?

Not my boot,

You took that yourself.

Keep it near you

Like a loyal friend,

Not for your small foot,

But for your big heart.


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