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Years ago
when I was young,
Youthful energy filled my cup,
I was busy as could be,
Seems my spirit was always up.
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Walking along the old dirt road,
Bottle caps for checkers I'd find,
A penny would oft' catch my eye,
Thoughts of sweets would fill my mind.
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A piece of bubble gum cost a penny,
Hershey Kisses you could get two,
A trip to the old store was inviting,
In my mind it was long overdue.
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Racing home to get permission,
Mother just looked and shook her head,
Dishes needed water for washing,
And I had not made up my bed.
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Pouting and puffed up like a blow fish,
I snorted, whined and groaned,
Knowing better than to shirk my duties,
My displeasure was intoned.
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I saw Mother watching me as,
Water from the well I drew,
Our old dog came walking by and,
On the dog the water flew.
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My name rang out in the silence,
I was in trouble once again,
Seems like it always follows me,
Mischievousness was e'er my bane.
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Mother met me half way to the house,
She was tired of my impish ways,
She took my shiny new found penny,
Said I could have it in a few days.
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Heartbroken and mad as a hornet,
I started down the old dirt road,
There looking up at me was Lincoln,
And a buffalo nickel showed.
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Calculating real quick I see,
A soda, bubble gum and candy too,
I just had to get to the store,
That money was burning my pocket thru.
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I needed my other penny,
The one Mother put away,
I could buy all three of those things,
Now what could I do or say?
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I go back to the house skipping,
Gave her the biggest hug you'll ever see,
I showed her my latest treasures,
Tomorrow she'll walk to the store with me.
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Smarty Britches has lost out again,
Shenanigans just don't pay,
Treasured finds along the old dirt road,
Will wait for another day.
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©Gayle Davis
22 February 2009
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