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A Dime in His Pocket

A dime in his pocket hope in his heart Just his clothes on his back but he’d make a new start Constricted at home he took to the road Foraged for food yet upright he strode Three days and two nights of this, all it took For him to come home ~ let mom and dad off the hook

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Date: 6/28/2024 10:36:00 AM
A prodigal son or an intending one? No one should leave home if they can't try to last without home for a while. Especially when young and can't provide.
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Date: 6/28/2024 5:49:00 AM
...I was gonna leave home but mom wouldn't pack me a lunch
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Tonye George
Date: 6/28/2024 10:34:00 AM
Lol. That's too funny.

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