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The second of my collections of poems written for "Express It In Eight."
As usual these days, I choose blog format because it offers more space for the work.
February 12, 2025 at 6:56am
February 12, 2025 at 6:56am
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Pennies

If only I had the sense
to see the difference between pennies and cents
I’d no longer be penny-pinching
and from cents I’d never be flinching
but think of the extra expense
in asking for thoughts or intents
so forget all about Boring Benny
For Penelope’s now Lucky Penny.



Line count: 8
Rhymed aabb
For Express It In Eight, 02.12.25
Prompt: Write a poem about a lucky penny.


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