A Penny For Your Thoughts

A Saying that's been around forever Where it came from I haven't a clue There's 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 rumour they'll not 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
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De Beaulieu Avatar
May 15, 2022 at 11:57 AM
Hello Happy Jack, I do remember the penny. I use to gather them up roll them then cash them in. I now have many lucky pennies. Love, Darlene xxxx-oooo.
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 15, 2022 at 3:34 PM
Hello Happy Jack, I have checked no I do not any value able ones. I now consider them My luck pennies. Love, Darlene xxxx-oooo.
Ellison Avatar
May 15, 2022 at 1:21 PM
50 cent rolls... I remember! Got any valuable ones? Love, Happy Jack XOX
Hankins Avatar
May 14, 2022 at 9:58 AM
Very clever and creative, my friend. I'm told it cost more to make a penny than the penny is worth. I don't know if that's true, but economically it isn't very practical.
Ellison Avatar
May 14, 2022 at 10:05 AM
I believe "it cost more to make a penny than the penny is worth" so my collection is no longer valuable? lol
Cunningham Avatar
May 14, 2022 at 4:48 AM
They were the best days Jack, sadly everything is cashless these days. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
Ellison Avatar
May 14, 2022 at 4:51 AM
A PENNY? What is that? lol Days gone by... happy weekend Tom!
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