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At the Arcade

At the arcade excitement waits
With games galore for everyone
An entire afternoon of fun
Saucy hot dogs and ice cream plates
Some new friendships and fun-filled dates 
Lots of fantastic prizes won
at the arcade.

The enjoyment never abates
Like the shooting gallery gun,
Oh, and the hot cinnamon bun
Then, of course, I won paperweights
at the arcade. 

Written October 12, 2022
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Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 10/14/2022 9:56:00 PM I am loving these end rhymes "Saucy hot dogs and ice cream plates Some new friendships and fun-filled dates " But I only recall snow cones at our carnivals not cinnamon buns! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/15/2022 7:58:00 AM You are right, Caren, but "snow cones" fouled up the rhythm.

Shirley Hawkins Date: 10/13/2022 5:54:00 PM People play, laugh, eat, being children for a while in a carefree party atmosphere; it can't be wrong! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/13/2022 7:59:00 PM Every one I've ever been to was a hoot, Shirley.

Tom Cunningham Date: 10/13/2022 12:33:00 AM I'm still a big kid when it comes to the arcade I never get rich but enjoy the excitement. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/13/2022 8:08:00 AM Me, too, Tom. I get carried away at the arcade, but it is fun.

Michael Tor Date: 10/12/2022 8:17:00 PM The Old arcade spending ten dollars to win a One dollar stuffed animal. Been there done that Milton lol. Love the atmosphere though brought me back in time... Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/12/2022 8:55:00 PM Yep, but the fun and excitement was worth the money, as I remember.

Sally Eslinger Date: 10/12/2022 8:11:00 PM This , I enjoyed, after the hard day had, this was a fun, imagefull, and filled with family memories, …….sallyhappy read before sleep. Take care- Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 10/12/2022 8:56:00 PM I'm glad you enjoyed it, Sally.