I know a dime isn't much but the idea is still the same |
Shiny New Dime When we were kids we slept in bunk beds. Rode down hill all day on Snow King sleds. Spent hours in the creek catching big bull frogs. At Christmas we had glasses of fresh egg nog. Made bikes sound special with a playing card. Called our siblings names with little regard. Curious young rascals most of the time. Who would do anything for a shiny new dime. Drove parents nuts with things we had to own. Skinned our knees cried all the way home. Made rabbit ears on the wall by lamplight. We argued at school and got into fights. We'd giggle when our Fathers broke wind. Got worried when they wondered where we'd been. Watched them watch us when we made them proud. Listened to them yell when we got too loud. Made them nervous when we borrowed the car, Even more so when we went out to a bar. They watched us go through every fad and style. Shed tears as their daughters walked down the aisle. Now if you're lucky this will happen to you. You will know the things your parents went through. So parents remember they're only kids for a time. Then it's their turn, their kids and a shiny new dime! First Place Round Five Winner
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