SLIPPERS WITH WINGS
(Willy Dalton / Randall Hylton / W. Walton)

Charlie Waller


Susie was three when she first blessed our home 
We loved her as much as a child of our own
Her little legs were all twisted and frail
It was never meant for Susie to be well

In her little bed time prayers she would say
Lord I know you've been busy today
But if you get some time please pretty please 
Can I have some slippers with wings

She'd love to watch the kids in the playground nearby
They'd call Susie's name she would wave and say hi
Tiny teardrops would leave the window stained 
It was never meant for Susie to complain 

She would say to her brown puppy dog
Little Skippy I know it won't be long 
Till I run and play tag like my friends 
God sending me pretty slippers with wings

Susie turned four and her little legs turned weak
Pain took it's tole and the colour left her cheeks
Christmas eve came and we gathered around Susie's bed
And these are the last words she said

Mommy, mommy there's a man dressed in white 
Daddy look he is shinny and bright 
And he's holding some ribbons and some string 
Around a pretty pair of slippers with wings 

And if ever I am certain of one certain thing
Susie's wearing golden slippers with wings 



(Contributed by Eileen Brown - April 2001)