I Think I'm Going to Cry

Oh, if I could see once more
a gumball machine in a grocery store.
Alas, these days, I never do see any,
although, they only cost a penny -
and, then I'd like to take a ride
on a little coin operated car outside.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Godwin Avatar
June 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I'm going to crawl into Gershon's box so we may cry 'nostalgically' together. This is all your fault, you wrote this and didn't even hand out tissues. Your words touched us, mean pants ... CayCay
Godwin Avatar
June 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Yes, straightaway to the store with the gumball machine ... CayCay
Crandall Avatar
June 23, 2025 at 9:49 PM
haha! If I had a little car, one with a front and back seat in it, we could all go for a ride, and that would make us feel better!
Wolf Avatar
June 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
You've opened a floodgate of memories here, David. Bravo, Gershon
Crandall Avatar
June 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Thanks Gershon!
Greenhough Avatar
June 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
. I like the nostalgia in your poem. It takes me back. The penny is gone, however.
Crandall Avatar
June 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Yup, I guess paying for anything in cash is mostly gone, too.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
oh, I miss those days too. I always rode the coin operated pony in front of the grocery store while Mother did the shopping. I remember, too, feeling safe...unlike today's world. Loved your poem yellow rose
Crandall Avatar
June 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Thanks, Yellow Rose, yeah, I hadn't thought about those in a long time, and I wondered if they still have them anywhere. Actually (lol) my mom usually didn't let me ride those things, not for safety, but the expense, but yeah, nowadays, you'd be afraid to leave your kid on one.
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