Robert Heemstra Poet Diminished Hexaverse

Fifty-Two Pick Up

fifty-two pick up
a game Dad taught us
picking up all cards
hearts diamonds clubs spades
ace of spades right here
 
Bonnie an ace
there’s a card there
they’re all over
picking up cards

me and sis
Dad dropped them
now we know

picking
up is

fun

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Ann Roske March 5, 2013 at 9:57 AM I remember teaching my little sister this game... haha!! thanks for the memory =)

Donna Jones February 10, 2013 at 3:19 PM Well I fell for this and snipe hunting once too...very cute poem Robert Heemstra February 10, 2013 at 6:38 PM Thanks Donna since I'm always playing cards on the computer, thats when I was reminded of 52 pick up.

Debra Squyres February 10, 2013 at 2:55 PM We fell for it once as kids...lol Fun read.