Why do people confuse the authorship of Carolyn Joyce Footprints poem?

There seems to be a misunderstanding. There is no known poem titled "Carolyn Joyce Footprints". It's possible you are thinking of a different poem or author.

Could you please provide more information about the poem you are referring to? For example:

* The first line of the poem

* The author's full name (if known)

* Any other details you remember about the poem

With this information, I can help you identify the correct poem and author.