Marble Marvel

back when i was four or five,
indescribable was 
my joy

watching those rainbowed prisms
inside my marble, 
treasured toy.

only in the grownups' world
was a damp, crumpled 
dollar bill

much, much more treasured than
my marble on my 
window sill!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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July 15, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Was truly a pleasure to be able to read your poetry today Romeo. I hope you have a wonderful inspiration filled day. Love, Carol
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