My Grandpaw's Store
pantoum
Some sixty years past when Paw owned a store.
A penny case held toys and balloons
and there was wrapped candy with gum galore.
Got a penny? Might as well ask for the moon.
A penny case held toys and balloons;
I rarely had pennies clasped in my hands.
Got a penny? might as well ask for the moon;
Paw was too busy stocking boxes and cans.
I rarely had pennies, did have two hands;
pennies were promised if I'd sweep the floor
and keep the shelves stocked with boxes and cans.
Pennies were paid for a hour's work or more.
Pennies were promised if I'd sweep the floor
to earn for wrapped candy and gum galore.
Pennies were paid for a hour's work or more.
some sixty years past when Paw owned a store.
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