A Penny For Your Thoughts

A

Saying that's been around forever
Where it came from I haven't a clue
There are many phrases just like this one 
So familiar to both me and you

PENNY

Is a word not heard much these days
Its value's much less than a cent
We'd used to get a big bag full of candy
At the store, it was a big event

FOR

Many years its value has decreased
There's a rumor they'll no longer exist
Where's this technological age leading us
The good old days I surely do miss

YOUR

Thoughts are surely “what an old geezer”
He can't keep up with the times
But us old guys lived a much simpler life
For those good old days, I still pine

THOUGHTS

Of sodas, ice cream, and lollipops
Linger in the depth of my being
Tears can be seen trickling down my cheek
A warm sentimental old feeling
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Cunningham Avatar
October 11, 2018 at 2:14 PM
Great write Jack. Good afternoon. Tom
Ellison Avatar
October 11, 2018 at 2:51 PM
Good afternoon dear Tom... thanks from the old Canadian geezer! Happy Jack
Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 11, 2018 at 7:48 AM
Awww choke me up with this one sweet poet. A priceless penny for this thought. Warm hugs and love xomo <3
Ellison Avatar
October 11, 2018 at 7:55 AM
You are a sweetie, my love! Couldn't go through a day without your loving words! This special bond we have makes my heart sing! That Brad guy of yours is a very lucky man! Love you dearly, Haooy Jack XOX
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