Michael Kahn

My Own Shoes

I knew it all when I was young

I saw my path quite clearly through the trees

It didn’t seem all that hard to be the one

Who would shake this bad old world down to its knees

 

I was fearless

I was right

I was ready to fight that battle through the night

I didn’t know then what I had to lose

But I walked in my own shoes

 

Nothing came out the way that I planned

I didn’t get famous, I didn’t get rich

The world didn’t march to my command

I was a genius or a fool I don’t know which

 

I got humble

I got wise

I stopped trying to be the one who wins the prize

I learned that life’s a road you rarely choose

But I walked it in my own shoes

 

Now the days are stretching out ahead

I accept what has been and what will be

Sure I still do have my moments of dread

No one’s invincible I’m sure you will agree

 

My face will get lines

My hair will turn white

There will be one last battle left to fight

And even though I know I’ll have to lose

I’ll fight it in my own shoes