Walking the Fairgrounds - Two Lenses

a decuain 

I walked the fairgrounds 1962,
a penny for my thoughts at age thirteen.
I loved to gather up loose coins with Hugh
the grandstands cleared out, we would start to “clean”
I walked the fairgrounds 2015,
just looking for cover, in case it rains.
Too old for bending, Hugh and I both lean
on walkers, and compare our aches and pains.
The sixties found my lack of funds, a bane;
but now it’s health concerns that cause my strain.


written 19 February 2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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A   Avatar
March 5, 2016 at 4:51 AM
Awesome win
Kendrick Avatar
February 29, 2016 at 8:38 AM
Thank you for participating in my contest “Two Lenses”..It was an honor to read your entry..Sara..Got a chuckle about comparing aches and pains..
Tagore Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 7:51 AM
Reason, this is a great write. Hugs, Bobby
Gentry Avatar
February 27, 2016 at 4:53 PM
:) Congratulations on your win! Clever.
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