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Visit to the five-cent store

penny licorice~ kids speaking in black tongues



AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Krutsinger Avatar
July 17, 2020 at 2:32 AM
Oh, yes, I do remember! But I did not until I read this.
Mcguire Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 3:30 PM
thank you for a great memory! We use to go to the five & dime to buy penny candy too! <3
Gauthier Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 8:49 PM
Life was so simple then ~
Wolf Avatar
July 9, 2020 at 10:58 PM
This is "Vintage Line." Superb Haiku. Instant FAVE! Perfect! Thanks, Gershon
Gauthier Avatar
July 9, 2020 at 11:05 PM
LOL thanks, Gershon. Much appreciated ~
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