Of all the things that you could do

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Matthew's Shoe by Bruce Tone and Roger Farr
Of all the things that you could do Never try to
be a shoe! Its not a happy thing to be. You
dont believe it? Look at me!
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I do get outside every day. I do get out and get
to play. I go with Matthew, dont you
know. Where he goes, I have to go.
If he plays hop-scotch or kicks a ball. Or bangs
his toe against a wall, Or stomps a puddle--to
name a few, Who gets scuffed or wet? Guess who!
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When Matthew plays where doggies do, My tongue
hangs out, and I go PHEW! I wish hed watch where
he goes. Thank goodness I dont have a nose!
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Then, when he gets home, you know, He goes in,
but I cant go! Dont wear those crummy shoes
indoors! (Matthew's mother Loves her
floors!) So I get left alone outside Until Im
cleaned, or brushed, or dried. And Matthew's
silly socks enjoy The warm carpet With my boy!
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And then when Im too small or worn With holes
and places where Im torn, Will anybody care when
he Tosses me out And is done with me?
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Theres not a sadder thing to see Than some old
beat up shoe like me In some big old box
someday With other trash to throw away!
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Ive made Matthew's feet feel good Like shiny new
shoes never could. Hes worn me long and all
about Until hes finally Worn me out.
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Be a boot--with a blade or wheels, Or some soft
slipper someone feels. But the dumbest thing that
you can do Is ever try To be a shoe!