Bench holds boots in morning hush
River breathes through iron rails
Cobbler's hand moves soft as blush
Mist steals color mist turns pale
Wax builds shine on toe and heel
Taxi meter ticks the same
Every sole tells where it's been
Every fare knows your name
Bridge keeps watch through mist and rain
Leather drinks the morning light
Cobbler buffs out every stain
River runs but bridge stays tight
Hammer rests on wooden block
Fare drops coins in leather palm
Clock strikes noon the bridge holds talk
Mist lifts slow like morning psalm
Wax builds shine on toe and heel
Taxi meter ticks the same
Every sole tells where it's been
Every fare knows your name
Bridge keeps watch through mist and rain
Leather drinks the morning light
Cobbler buffs out every stain
River runs but bridge stays tight
Thread pulls tight through cracked welt seams
Needle bites the softened hide
Night shift hums in diesel tones
Bridge stands guard on rising tide
I've carried soles across these planks
Felt the weight of every soul
River takes but bridge remains
Leather lives when cobbler's whole
Bridge keeps watch through mist and rain
Leather drinks the morning light
Cobbler buffs out every stain
River runs but bridge stays tight
Rag folds neat on cherry wood
Mist returns with evening tide
Cobbler locks his door for good
Bridge stays watching open wide
Bridge keeps watch through mist and rain
Leather drinks the morning light
Cobbler buffs out every stain
River runs but bridge stays tight
Bridge stays watching through the night
Rag rests bridge holds river knows
Morning comes the leather glows