Cashless

We never used an ATM
In Stockholm, on our trip.
The guide on our free walking tour
Took dollars for a tip.

For every other purchase
We used charge cards like the Swedes,
Since coins and bills, it seems, are things
Today nobody needs.

A sign in a museum 
Made the point with quite a splash:
"We accept just who you are but we
Are not accepting cash."

How strange to visit someplace 
With no currency in hand.
Perhaps someday all cash will be
Considered contraband.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Krutsinger Avatar
November 28, 2019 at 4:54 AM
I love the rhyming of this poem. Ilene, it feels like a song!
Adams Avatar
November 27, 2019 at 3:35 PM
That's weird because just today we were changing our car insurance and I mentioned that I used to always have cash and wear a watch but seldom have cash now and just use my phone for time!............Great poem by the way!.....80)
Neumann Avatar
November 27, 2019 at 11:23 AM
Nice one. Kind wishes, Kai
Wolf Avatar
November 26, 2019 at 9:26 PM
The way of the world. Progress, I suppose...See soup mail, please. Thanks, gw
Leffanta Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 3:27 PM
Apple shareholders and thieves would be delighted if everyone just used their iPhone....Another lifestyle well caught and reported, Ilene! Aloha! Rico
Borke Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 12:38 PM
It is no longer legal tender at some tolls
Cunningham Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 12:18 PM
Yikes, saw the title and thought you'd lost your money, thankfully I was wrong, hope you had a great trip. Tom
Green Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 11:39 AM
Nice one Ilene now if I could just find some of that contraband it would sure help. : )
Na Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 10:40 AM
Hi Ilene. that would be weird. Thanks for sharing this
Pigeon Tart Avatar
November 25, 2019 at 9:24 AM
Oh excellent write, and you may be right ;), xomo!
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