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. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.