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"I feel like a dollar and seventy-three cents in loose change" James Korn quote

To commemorate the death of the U.S. Penny (One cent piece)

Penny For Your Thoughts

I was born in 1793
I have a bronze sconce
For everyone to see

I get around the world scene
Much like Santa Claus
Much like Magdalene

Created in this image
I am also on the $5 bill
A Mt. Rushmorean visage

But now I must say goodbye
No more to be cast
No more to die

In each pocket that I tickle
No more keeping company 
With a quarter, dime or a nickel

Because my worth is less than I cost
Read my epitaph
"A Penny For Your Thoughts"

Post Script:
In the death of me 
A lonely one cent piece
Hold on tight to my memory

So don't let go of me in vain
Remember the Beatles
Remember Penny Lane

And I was hoping to relax
With this copper-toned beauty
That shored up sales tax
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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