Gorney Poems | Examples

Hey Bro, Can You Spare a Dime

 sijo with notes 

Although , everyone knew what was needed was a “quarter;” 
yet all we asked for was a dime,* it would have helped us move on.
My rich bro gave me his two cents worth, which surprised no one.


FYI:  Brother, Can You Spare a Dime” — The Anthem of the Great Depression. In 1932, a young New York City lyricist named E.Y. “Yip” Harburg, together with composer Jay Gorney, penned what is considered the anthem of the Great Depression, “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” It was part of the 1932 musical Americana.

*FYI 2:  The dime referred to meant $10.00 during the depression.