Emile Pinet Poet Rhyme

Three Cents Shy

She stood in line holding a loaf of bread,
so I motion for her to go ahead.
Thanking me, she started counting her change
and I must admit she looked somewhat strange.

She had a hand full of pennies she'd found
outside, where I had thrown them on the ground.
She looked hungry and was shabbily dressed,
but the busy cashier was unimpressed.

They didn't add up; she was three cents shy,
it broke my heart when she started to cry. 
While I was throwing my pennies away,
this poor girl didn't have enough to pay.

I offered her a hundred-dollar bill
and told her to keep the change from the till.
And I thanked her for opening my eyes,
leaving her shocked, with a look of surprise.

I questioned my hypocrisy that day
nonchalantly throwing money away.
For I found out that even a penny,
is a treasure when you don't have any.


(Rhyme)


7/17/2021


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Kim Merryman July 21, 2021 at 7:39 AM An inspiring write, Emile! Congrats on your 1st place win! Blessings, Kim M

Unseeking Seeker July 20, 2021 at 8:27 PM Beautiful write Emile! Laudable sentiment. First recipient gets $100 but then there’s the next & next & next. Who to favour, against whom to discriminate? ~ Really liked your thought provoking, soul searching poem, congrats on your win Emile Pinet July 21, 2021 at 5:59 AM Thanks, Unseeking, a flood begins with but a single drop of rain, it is a start, not yet a downpour my friend, Emile.

Beata Agustin July 20, 2021 at 8:06 PM Indeed! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this muse of yours, touching heart and conscience of mine. God bless you. Emile Pinet July 21, 2021 at 5:59 AM Thanks, Beata, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Malabika Ray Choudhury July 20, 2021 at 2:32 PM Congratulations, Dear Poet. Your poem really touches heart. "For I found out that even a penny, is a treasure when you don't have any." - What a great ending! BW ~ Mala Emile Pinet July 20, 2021 at 5:27 PM Thanks, Malabika, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Janice Canerdy July 20, 2021 at 8:57 AM Emile, a big CONGRATS on your well-deserved win. Your poem certainly touched my heart. Janice Emile Pinet July 20, 2021 at 11:08 AM Thanks, Janice, your kind words touched my heart my friend, Emile.

Carol Mitra July 20, 2021 at 6:09 AM Such a touching write....Congrats on your win Emile :) Emile Pinet July 20, 2021 at 6:25 AM Thanks, Carol, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Christuraj Alex July 20, 2021 at 4:36 AM The last four lines have a different pattern of thinking. Doing good together with sparing the penny. Beautiful. Congratulations! Emile Pinet July 20, 2021 at 6:24 AM Thanks, Christuraj, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Regina Mcintosh July 20, 2021 at 3:48 AM Love this, Emile. Beautiful write. God bless you and congrats. Love, Gina Emile Pinet July 20, 2021 at 6:23 AM Thanks, Regina, I appreciate the placement and your comments my friend, Emile.