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Currency

Penny for them, thoughts
I'll share, will it ever get me there;
Maybe sixpence, or half crown;
I don't' let thing's get me down;
Ten bob note, is just the thing,
then you might just hear me sing;
One pound notes, are all a flutter,
stand well back, I really stutter.
Eur o's now, the rhyming's gone;
Can't rhyme that within my song;
Cuz, all I know is shillings and pence
and no, I wont get off the fence;
so if they tell you, you've to change,
your brain you'll have to re-arrange.......

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The changing of currency can be confusing
Written September 14th, 2004

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  • cutiepie gold member
    November 2, 2004
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    Lol, would if you were not half way round the world Take good care of yourself


  • Catressa gold member
    November 2, 2004
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    aHA HA HA I thought this was cute hon.. Had me twisting my brain all around the money and even reminded me that hey I need to go get groceries .. Sigh come do it for me.. Take Care Beautiful one, Catressa


  • cutiepie gold member
    September 15, 2004
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    You are very welcome and thank you for my smile


  • Dreamweaver silver member
    September 15, 2004
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    Humourous

    LOL ... I know where you are coming from Cutiepie. We in NZ had all that in 1967. Since then the government have done away with the one and two cent pieces and now they are talking of doing away with the five cent piece. I say, do away with them all and just have the dollar on its own.
    A humourous view, and I enjoyed it muchly.
    Thank you for the smile.
    Sammy

  • cutiepie gold member
    September 15, 2004
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    Lol, no Renee, no vino..... Just sat here day dreaming and the phrase, "Penny for them" popped into my mind, and from then in it was plain sailing Glad you enjoyed it and yes you are right, it is all done with plastic now and major intrest charges Many thanks for your kind words, they are appreciated


  • cutiepie gold member
    September 15, 2004
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    Thank you I am glad you liked it


  • cherche -d -ame
    September 14, 2004
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    but we still have the pesos and the denoros? <----spelling , and I guess the Allmighty DOLLAR will stand for awhile , or maybe not , as all seems to be done with plastic nowadays anyway
    Reenie
    PS...may I ask what in the world inspired this so unusual topic? Have you been sipping with catressa...just kidding ;0
    zzzz
    Reenie


  • wattle silver member
    September 14, 2004
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    Very clever - I too still measure things in lots of 25.4mm - thank you (Evening Ms Cutie...)

  • cutiepie gold member
    September 14, 2004
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    Bless you and thanks I often wake up in the night with odd thoughts dancing in my mind and I get such a need of paper and pen, so that I dont forget them before I can turn them into something . I am glad you enjoyed, it makes it so worth while


  • cutiepie gold member
    September 14, 2004
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    Thank you my friend I am glad you enjoyed it


  • moonwick
    September 14, 2004
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    Bravo! Very creative of you! I've always found currency interesting...I really like how you used the "penny for your thoughts" phrase and built upon it in your poetry. I would certainly pay quite a sum to hear more thoughts as unique as yours!

  • Purplerose
    September 14, 2004
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    Great

    Another really cool poem, very interesting, I really loved the concept, fantastic. I really can't get over your beautiful poetry, congrats on another GREAT piece!
    hugs
    Purplerose


  • cutiepie gold member
    September 14, 2004
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    Thank you Kortne The Eiffel is a tile effect here on AP as a background . I am glad you liked it

  • cutiepie gold member
    September 14, 2004
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    Thank you well the one good thing about Euro's is that it is definately in "Vogue" now it's been around a while and it does make going on holiday a lot easier Many thanks for your kind words

  • kortne
    September 14, 2004
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    love it! but i also love your background very much..how did you get that? i love the eiffel..kortne

  • cutiepie gold member
    September 14, 2004
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    Lol made me think of an old song...... " Life is just a bowl of cherries " I have this little faerie in my pocket that pinches all my pennies, well thats what I tell my hubbie


  • orange pudding
    September 14, 2004
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    I checked your author page to be sure.. lol.. but ne way this is very amusing, i thought everyone loved the umm, I can't spell it, but any ways. A humores perspective on the new curency great job.

  • the chase
    September 14, 2004
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    Yeah I was cursed without the "saving" gene.. coins just burn holes in my pockets..gotta spend 'em.


  • Xx Alice xX
    September 14, 2004
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    Cute lil ditty about the coins of the world, there are always changes going on in our change. They just can't leave it be, have to keep tweeking it, making it harder for us to keep it straight.


  • Circuitsboard
    September 14, 2004
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    Very cute. I like it! lol
    Nicely written humour is always a treasure!
    I am so glad I clicked. I'll even applaud and return a couple of points!


  • cutiepie gold member
    September 14, 2004
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    Lol I collect many coins, but they dont stay long in my purse I am glad you enjoyed it, it was fun to write

  • the chase
    September 14, 2004
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    Spunky.

    Oh man, that was so neat! I have a facination with foreign coins, I collect them. That was coolness.

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