Poetic Referendum(s) On Life

Why Is It Called Sawbuck?
The word "sawbuck" because the X-shaped ends of a sawbuck or sawhorse look like the Roman numeral for 10.
Saving:
The franc is widely viewed as a financial refuge due to the stability of the Swiss government and financial system.
The Bank Does What Now?
The Federal Reserve used to destroy 'unfit' money, but now 90% is recycled to make potting soil, insulation or cement. Plants in some cities burn currency to generate electricity.

In my mind,
the places to find
money unclaimed and free,
that I found just for me --
came from the street
outside a place to eat,
under cushions of the couch,
hidden deep in the pouch,
or,
in a wallet owned by dad.
Would he miss one if I had?

In my youth,
when I lost a tooth,
a fairy stashed it there,
under my pillow with care --
a sawbuck just for me
inspired toothless glee,
smelling better than laundry.
Yes,
crisp and fresh,
sometimes I wish

I saved it in a bank
like a Swiss franc,
earning interest annually --
but, not so in reality.

A sawbuck for me,
was enjoyed merrily.
But, they're all gone
like the end of a song --
each fed to the alligator,
the depository incinerator.

Memories of that cash,
now dreams up in ash.


7.22.21

Snub it if you will
I'll just take a pill

Sawbuck

In my mind,
the places to find
money unclaimed and free,
that I found just for me --
came from the street
outside a place to eat,
under cushions of the couch,
hidden deep in the pouch,
or,
in a wallet owned by dad.
Would he miss one if I had?

In my youth,
when I lost a tooth,
a fairy stashed it there,
under my pillow with care --
a sawbuck just for me
inspired toothless glee,
smelling better than laundry.
Yes,
crisp and fresh,
sometimes I wish

I saved it in a bank
like a Swiss franc,
earning interest annually --
but, not so in reality.

A sawbuck for me,
was enjoyed merrily.
But, they're all gone
like the end of a song --
each fed to the alligator,
the depository incinerator.

Memories of that cash,
now dreams up in ash.


33 lines, rhyming

Written for:
Writer's Cramp prompt: what will you do with a ten [fill in your currency] bill?
(Make the genre: Childrens)