Once a penny could buy
A sucker, or jelly beans
Oh how a child's eye would shine
If on a street
A penny they would find
Pente ante a card game they would play
Laughing and talking
An entertaing way
Now in two thousand three
If a penny is found
It's more likely
To stay on the ground
Walked on, trampled into the earth
No use for a penny
A coin without worth~
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Written April 25th, 2003
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I too remember one could buy two bubble gums with a penny and the little jolly rancher was a penny. It sad to see the pennies on the road. I tell my friends they are angel kiss and save them in a jar with my pennies then I give it to a charity in need. I try to do this once a jar it my gift to baby Jesus. I love it from top to bottom. I want to thank you for your comments they mean so very much to me. I love you work it simplely beautiful. I am going to be smiling all day. Love B
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Hi Susan
How well I can relate to this write
As a child I used pennies quite a bit! We used to return pop bottles for the 2 pennies they were worth. Oh the fond memories! You made me smile! The penny candies of my youth will ALWAYS be remembered 
Thank you for sharing this wonderful memory with me
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Sad but true. I remember when a penny could buy a lot. As a child in the late 50s and early 60s it got 2 bubble gums amongst other things. Today it's sad to say that a penny buys nothing. Too often I see pennies discarded in the street. Very nicely done. - SG
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Well I had to see this one, caught my curiosity, being that my name is Penny LOL..they weren't worth much 40 yrs ago and are worth even less now LOL..I think they were thinking at one time to eliminate them...tho what would one do when an item came to $1.04 with tax ??? LOL..a cute and enjoyable read Susan!!
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good write: good read
Your poem takes me back a few years to the time when you could hold a jawbreaker in your mouth all day for a penny. I love the old memories, your poem was lovely, I've got a jug of pennies on my dresser even now. If you want to read of times past visit my page and browse. -
one can cents that you miss the good ol' days of bubblegum machines that sppewed out giant colored treats for a lincoln slug.....penny candy counters endless lidded jars that held sugary delights both chewy and crunchy if you had a copper disc or two...Artis
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So true...very sad. But the last line is wrong...as I have recently said, a penny has one use. It can be your friend forever. I liked it though, it's cute, funny and sad all in one. I love it.
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awww...now you're going to make me pick up every penny i see! Gotta agree with Maureen tho...heh..i always pick up money when i see it... mmmshiny things...
cute write..i liked it
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This was suppose to be promoted i hit the wrong button
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There used to be a penny postcard (before my time, of course) LOL One day I was on my lunch break walking with some friends to a restaurant. I saw three pennies on the ground and decided to pick them up. When I finished eating, I found out that I would have been three pennies shy if I wouldn't have picked them up. LOL I always pick up money when I see it...waste not, want not! Loved your poem, Sis! Times have certainly changed! Nice look back at simpler (and cheaper) times!
Love Ya!
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Susan, this is really sad I don't agree 100% though, I know that I pick up a penny any time I see one, but I guess there are people who don't as they grow up, and that's sad, because, as you said, a child would be so happy to find a penny on the ground, and it could always go so far for a little boy or girl...
Very nice poem, the message was very clear, and I liked it
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A sweet write of how things was and aren't now and so true to the changes today a penny isn't worth much. You ended this sadly but Im glad a penny dont have feelings. If that been a person or a animal I would have more compassion. Still I guess things just arent what they was...... But true all things shouldnt be taken for granted because true several of them would have worth in saving children in countries without food. Sherry
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All those lonely pennies add up!!!! This was very good! I can remember what a penny was worth!!!! ~Laura
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Lovely write, Susan
Love ya,
Karen/
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I pick up a penny, memories of childhood
This poem could be applied to a lot of things we no longer value
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wonderful, sad write, with a lots of truth in it...
a sign of the time, that a penny is no longer worth anything...
makes em lonely, trampled, etc etc
i remember the penny piece of bubble gum, etc etc, but those don't exist any more...
blessings,
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Ah Susan .... But do you remember the penny Xmas Cards? ...
The ones that you bought for the boy of your dreams .... ....
I'd love a 'penny' for every card that I have given a girl .... lol
Lovely write dear friend,
Take care,
Sammy.
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OH HOW CUTE! I pick them up. If they are on heads. And then I save them to throw in the pond. I got a jar right on my desk! I love this poem. Wee. Yes, it's great Susan.
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I still pick em' up for luck.... have a giant whiskey bottle for collecting all the copper and small silver coins.. you'd be amazed how much we get
Liked this piece hun.. made me smile
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It used to be a penny for your thoughts too, so if i find a penny what a treasure that would be. Excelent work Blushfulmoon.
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Well, my kids still pick them up, but... you are soooo right. I remember penny candy and gum. This is a delightful write, Susan.
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Oh isn't that the truth. I put mine in a jar because they make my pack too heavy. Yes I carry a backpack instead of a purse.
Good one Susan. Love ya girlfriend.
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coppery
I have a penny jar that rescues lost and lonely pennies. They can stay til they get back on their feet.
*loves*
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So sad, yet so true. It's not worth much now days.
I love the child like innocence which slowly disappears.
Hugs, Daoine
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