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Dad’s Boots
Dad’s tattered boots.
They’re ragged and torn.
They’re painted and worn.
They’ve seen better days.
They’ve walked in mud and trampled down dirt.
They’ve helped prop up guns and seen him get hurt.
They’ve swung a swing and talked it out.
They’ve brought mud in the house and took it back out.
They’ve fended off wrenches, bolts, and gas alike.
They’ve put in spark plugs and tightened them tight.
They’ve felt oil splatter and blood too,
They’re not afraid like me and you.
They’ve kicked my butt when I messed up,
And raised me up when things were rough.
They’ve caught my tears,
And never let my words fall on deaf ears.
Dad’s tattered boots.
—Justin Bradley
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