The Shoes of Happiness

This collection of lyrical and inspirational poems by Edwin Markham, one of America's most beloved poets of the early 20th century, celebrates the beauty, diversity, and dignity of human experience. Markham's poetry blends a deep appreciation for nature, art, and spirituality with a compassionate and hopeful vision of social and political change. The title poem, 'The Shoes of Happiness', captures the essence of Markham's philosophy of life, and his commitment to the transformative power of empathy and imagination.

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