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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 [Rondine - 8 syllable lines checked by HMS.com and PS Syllables, different counts! aRbbabR abbaR]

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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!

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!

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

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...

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-

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/12/2022 8:56:00 PM

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Sally.