Give Me Five Cents Worth

one two three
my all time favorite
fancy and bright
pretty to look at

delish on my tongue
sprinklings of sugar
squishy between my teeth
yummy on my lips

spearmint delights
refreshing jujubes
perfect molded leaves
three two one

~ sweet nostalgia



AP: Honorable Mention 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Hauser  Avatar
November 5, 2018 at 6:45 AM
Yummy!
Gauthier Avatar
November 5, 2018 at 11:15 AM
LOL. I like to share, Mike.
Mcferran Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 1:19 PM
What a delicious poem! ;)
Gauthier Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 1:20 PM
Thanks, Rhona. You're as sweet as candy!
Wheatley Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 12:37 PM
Now i want candy. lol!
Gauthier Avatar
November 3, 2018 at 1:20 PM
LOL thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Alycia.
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