There Was an Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe


The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.

—F. Scott Fitzgerald


There was an old woman who lived in a shoe. She had so many children she didn’t know what to do.

“And then she got older”.

There was an old lady who lived in a shoe

She had so many health issues she didn’t know what to do.

Doctors and therapists said there’s nothing wrong

Go home you old lady; I’m tired of hearing your song.

“And then she became angry.”

There was an old lady who screamed out in fear

No one can help me she cried out in tears.

There was an old lady who lived in a shoe

She gave up on life and said the hell with all of you.

Then one friend on Facebook who was a true friend

Booked a flight to be with this old lady until the very end.

There was an old lady who lived in a shoe

Her friend held her hand and asked what could she do.

“Just sit with me young lady; my fear is to die all alone

Tell me I matter until God takes me home.”

There was an old lady who lived in a shoe

Who went to heaven without feeling blue.

Written by,

Terry Shepherd


The Little Things Are What Matter


Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies “

Soft grass underneath your feet

Puffy clouds standing over you

A squirrel playing tag

Wind blows gently through the petals

Water lapping at your toes

Two people holding hands

A child’s laughter

A sleeping baby

A child speaking of his day

Dreaming of the weekend

The newlyweds smile

Memories of Grandma’s cookies

The smell of Grandpa’s pipe

The waking to a new dawn

The hope for tomorrow

Thanking God your’e still alive.

Written by,

Terry Shepherd

06/02/2019