Les Souliers [English translation]

In the snow there had been shoes, two shoes,

in the snow, that had been forgotten.

Pass a man who walked with big steps, big steps,

pass a man who didn't see them.

The second in the icy night,

The second slide, it was rushed.

The third put the foot on it,

The third didn't notice anything.

In the snow there had been two shoes,

in the snow, that were forgotten.

A women who looks better, - watches better.

a women who doesn't believe her eyes.

The next says "They are too small."

The next too quickly leaves.

How men pass without being seen?

How men don't have hope?

By chance, I arrived!

By chance, I found them!

I ran barefoot in the streets,

I ran, I took them in my hand.

I heated them up, they were still cold.

I heated them up and watched them.

Oh miracle, the small shoes.

Oh miracle, they were just at my foot.

In the snow it had been promised to me,

in the snow I looked for a friend.

• Artist:Guy Béart