Pattern of the Soles

 

 

The mission shoes were purchased.
 

The box was set aside.
 

Waiting for the packing….
 

They were left inside.
 

The soles were meant for walking
 

Top stitched with finest thread
 

To take the missionary
 

On pathways they would tread.
 

The time came to depart.
 

They left what they had known

To another place . . .

To plant seeds to be grown.
 

They labored every day
 

When months soon turned to years.
 

Now….time to home return
 

They couldn’t hold back tears.
 

Still…the shoes are ready

To take the steps of faith.
 

The pattern of the soles
 

Wore off on paths they paved….
 

                       -Shanna C. Hugie

 

              Inspired by Branden Jorgensen upon completion of his two year mission