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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 is less than a cent We 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 dearly miss YOUR thoughts are probably, 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 we still pine THOUGHTS of sodas, ice cream and lollipops Linger in the depth of our being Tears can be seen trickling down our cheeks A sad but a joyous a feeling

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 2/2/2018 1:55:00 PM
Wow Jack!!! This is just AWESOME!!! Love how you cleverly contructed it as well as the content. Excellent write! ~ Judy
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/2/2018 3:58:00 PM
Excellent words Miss Judy!!! Tons of love, Happy Jack xoxoxox
Date: 1/30/2018 4:46:00 PM
aw, I love this nostalgic poem, Jack, the format is cool too, very nice!
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Date: 1/30/2018 4:55:00 PM
B-E-C-C-A!!!!!!! My long lost love!!! Awww... this day will go down in my memory book... the wonderful day when dear sweet Becca returned to my world! Will Soup mail you... awwww! Love Happy Jack xoxoxox
Date: 1/30/2018 10:45:00 AM
Another outstanding one...What are you eating Jack?"
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Jack Ellison
Date: 1/30/2018 10:52:00 AM
Lotsa spinach and artichokes!!! LOL Should try it Arturo!!!
Date: 1/30/2018 10:31:00 AM
Jack, this is MY kind of poem: well-written, moving, nostalgic--reminding me of the days I could buy a soft drink for a nickel, have fun ALL DAY at the county fair on just three dollars . . . I could go on and on! Janice
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Date: 1/30/2018 10:39:00 AM
Ah struck a cord eh! The term county fair tugs at my heart strings Miss Janice!!! I could go on and on too! Tight squeezy hug, Happy Jack xoxox
Date: 1/30/2018 9:16:00 AM
I am sure John would not mind for one day my friend..
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Jack Ellison
Date: 1/30/2018 10:21:00 AM
Trust me, we've had a limerick thing going for quite a while! Wouldn't want ruin that!!!
Date: 1/30/2018 8:33:00 AM
the quatrains are taking over! I have so many pennies from others thoughts, but thats a beautiful thing.. awesome poem... we should ban you from doing limericks lol. Imprison you in your limerick kingdom!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 1/30/2018 8:35:00 AM
LOL LOL LOL but but but John John wouldn't love me anymore!!! :(
Date: 1/30/2018 8:06:00 AM
Oh Jack! This is wonderful! Another fave for me. I found a penny a few weeks ago, I keep it in my pocket :) xomo!
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Date: 1/30/2018 8:11:00 AM
Is that 2 favs today??? YIKES... must've been something I ate!!! LOL Lovesies, Happy Jack!!! xoxoxox

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