So two nights ago, I wrote 'Swapping Shoes' to celebrate #EmpathyDay. Two days later the brilliant Gareth P Jones gets in touch on X to say he's turned my poem into a song. The internet still performs magic sometimes!
Teachers, you may find this a useful addition to you empathy day resources to be used in class with students.
'Sharing Shoes' by Mark bIrd and Gareth P Jones: Empathy Day resources.
Here's the original poem. (Add Comments below if this is useful for Empathy Day resources).
Swapping Shoes
I wore your shoes
and walked a mile
They didn’t fit
They weren’t my style
They hurt a bit
but made me smile
and when I’d worn them
for a while
I smelt your fear
I touched your dreams
I felt your hope
I heard your screams
We swapped our shoes
One day in time
I found your way
and you found mine
Mark Bird
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