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 it'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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Turner Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 10:20 PM
What happened to the penny I always thought there'd be plenty From copper to zinc Now, not worth a wink Soon there won't be any
Ellison Avatar
March 31, 2023 at 4:38 AM
It has become a credit card world society! A penny? A thing of the past... sad!
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 3:52 PM
Hello Happy Jack, oh, i miss the penny. I use to some in a jar and watch it add up. then bank it. or spend it. is what i did. Love, /Darlene\ xxxx-oooo.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 31, 2023 at 5:11 AM
Helllo Sunshine Smile, yes the penny jar. i use to save pennies roll them up. Then I would have extra money. Hugs./Darlene\
Ellison Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 6:07 PM
Oh the old penny jar... you brought back some great memories! XOX
Lawless Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 1:19 PM
and at times they weren't worth that much. Fun write Jack. I have been referred tons a luddite by those more techno savvy.
Ellison Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 1:46 PM
How much candy could we get for a penny? A bag full... yee haw!!! Have a great day John!
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