The Money Tree

When I was young
to extremes I sprung
I often wondered too
If so many things were true

Sometimes when we visited
Welcome's of many extended
to us as kids it was grand
Just to sit digging in the sand

When Uncle Jim came along
He was dark haired and strong
He took us to the money tree
Where nickles extended for us,  for free

It seemed to me this was so strange
How did one get a money tree to engage
For though it sprouted of dimes and nickles
Our fancy new tree to our childish desire, it tickles

It was so much fun picking change from this tree
We were then planning a fun shopping spree
Now as I've grown I've discovered the truth
While we were gone the change was hid by Aunt Ruth

It was so much fun thinking for a while
That a tree was flowing of money as fast as the Nile
Pennies, nickles and dimes, growing as budding sprouts
As we children picked while joyously we did shout.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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December 4, 2009 at 1:27 PM
I have enjoyed reading your poetry today Linda. Have a wonderful weekend filled with love and compassion for others. Inspiration is waiting for you grab it and write. Love, Carol
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