Tangled Vines

Tangled vines are relative
twisting way up into my family tree.
When we were young, still in college, 
my cousins all knew I needed a buck or two,
small amount just to get over a slump.
I finally asked for ten because
it would have helped me move on.
My rich bro gave me his two cents worth 
and I've really never wondered why.
But the others, only had excuses
growing from twisted, tangled minds.

I've included each one in my will now
a hundred dollars apiece from my millions.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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May Avatar
July 26, 2013 at 3:54 PM
I like the monetary references that starts wuth a quarter but ends in millions....nicely penned Reason....thank you for stopping by
Kendrick Avatar
July 20, 2013 at 9:41 AM
I got a chuckle from this one..Reads like a winner to me..Enjoyed reading this morn..Thanks for stopping by with congrats..Soupmail sent..Sara
Gabriella Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 10:40 PM
I like this. And what a fitting end! :)
Connery Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 8:58 PM
This is a reflection of life, and you answered mine which was, is my reality
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