I Wear Your Boots (Pete's Song)

Not long ago we said goodbye

My wife and your granddaughter cried

As we thought about all the times

You never let us down

The stories that we listened to

Reminded us of things we knew

How highly we all thought of you

And the loving way you lived

I remember how steadfast you stood

As cancer gripped the one you loved

Helping her the ways you could

You'd sit and hold her hand

I'm amazed at how you finished this

Her journey began before yours did

You never lost the joy you had

Now you're back together again

Now I wear your boots

The way you taught me to

One step at a time

Gentle, proud and kind

Listen well to show you care

No need to put on airs

It's hard to fill your shoes

Now I wear your boots

The other night we sorted left over things

Vessels carrying memories

Sights and smells of who you used to be

I admit it was hard

Through your closet organized

Full of gifts from your "great-grands" you prized

Something dark in the back caught my eyes

I guess you already knew

Now I wear your boots

The way you taught me to

One step at a time

Gentle, proud and kind

Listen well to show you care

No need to put on airs

It's hard to fill your shoes

Now I wear your boots

Now I wear your boots

The way you taught me to

One step at a time

Gentle, proud and kind

Listen well to show you care

No need to put on airs

It's hard to fill your shoes

Now I wear your boots

I could never fill your shoes

Now I wear your boots