Christmas Shoes

It was almost Christmas time1

There I stood in another line2

Trying to buy that last gift or two3

I'm really in the Christmas mood4

Standing right in front of me5

Was a little boy waiting anxiously6

Pacing around like little boys do7

And in his hands he held8

A pair of shoes9

I watched the little boy curiously, wondering what he was doing out here so late. Looking no older than 7 or 8, he looked far too young to be out on his own. In his hands were a box of bright red shoes, certainly not for him. They looked expensive, aswell. Wondering how he managed to get the money, he stepped forwards in the line.10

And his clothes were worn and old11

He was dirty from head to toe12

And when it came his time to pay13

I couldn't believe what I heard him say14

Putting the shoes on the counter, he smiled to the clerk. The clerk just frowned at his dirty clothes, before eyeing the red shoes he wanted. Pushing them towards the cashier, he started to say something I didn't expect.15

Sir I wanna buy these shoes for my Momma please16

It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size17

Could you hurry Sir?18

Daddy says there's not much time19

You see, she's been sick for quite a while20

And I know these shoes will make her smile21

And I want her to look beautiful22

If Momma meets Jesus, tonight.23

I was speechless. The cashier didn't soften, he just nodded and beckoned for the boy to give him the money. Eagerly, he handed it over, looking from side to side and glancing at the clock. No doubt, he wanted to get back to his Mom before she passed away. It was sad, how the little boy seemed so happy to give his Mom this gift.24

They counted pennies for what seem like years25

And cashier says 'Son there's not enough here.'26

He searches his pockets franticly 27

And he turned and he looked at me28

And he said Momma made Christmas good at our house29

Most years she just did without30

Tell me Sir31

What am I gonna do?32

Somehow I’ve got to buy her these Christmas shoes33

I felt sympathy, as he turned to look at me, close to tears. The cashier just shrugged and regarded him with a slightly raised eyebrow. Clutching the shoes to his chest, a single tear slid down his cheek and onto the floor. 'Momma would love these..just what she wanted..' He put his head down and started to walk away, but I called out and stopped him.34

So I layed the money down35

I just had to help him out36

And I'll never forget37

The look on his face38

When he said 'Momma's gonna look so great.'39

I smiled and ruffled his hair happily. The least I could do was give him the money. He hugged me tight, joy twinkling in those green eyes. Letting go, he grabbed the wrapped box and looked back at me briefly.40

Sir I wanna buy these shoes, for my Momma please41

It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size42

Could you hurry Sir?43

Daddy says there's not much time44

You see, she's been sick for quite a while45

And I know these shoes will make her smile 46

And I want her to look beautiful,47

If Momma meets Jesus tonight48

I knew I caught a glimpse of heavens love as he thanked me and ran out. 49

I know that God had sent that little boy to remind me50

What Christmas is all about51

I watched him run through the door, and I swore I saw snow white feathers fly behind him. Shrugging, I paid for my gift and trodded out the door, but as I stepped onto the snow, I saw a pure white feather laying in a boy-sized footprint. Smiling, I hoped that the little boy could guide his Momma tonight.52

Sir I wanna buy these shoes for my Momma please53

It's Christmas Eve and these shoes are just her size54

Could you hurry Sir?55

Daddy says there's not much time56

You see she's been sick for quite a while57

And I know these shoes will make her smile58

And I want her to look beautiful59

If Momma meets Jesus tonight60

As I lay in bed, I dreamed of a little boy, dirty from head to toe, with brown hair, green eyes, and angel wings taking the hand of a frail yet beautiful looking women and walking with her towards the light. What caught my eye was the beautiful red shoes that the sick women was wearing. The little boy looked back at me and smiled. Standing before them was a man with long brown hair and twinkling brown eyes, none other than Jesus. 61

I want her to look beautiful62

If Momma meets Jesus tonight63