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.