Article Title

Tiny, Empty Shoes

Authors

Emmy Varner, Messiah UniversityFollow

Abstract

The tiny, empty shoes are hidden deep

within the closet’s corner, far from view.

But they linger in my dreams when I sleep-

ask who you would have been if you had grew.

My child, I can see you run around

when I close my eyes on this warm morning.

Recommended Citation

Varner, Emmy (2022) "Tiny, Empty Shoes," The Peregrine Review: Vol. 35, Article 33.
Available at: https://mosaic.messiah.edu/peregrinereview/vol35/iss1/33