Penny Candy
Celebrating the Annual Trek to Grandpa's Country Store
Dad’s hands built the beast
Roadworthy sleeper camper
Three kids crammed up top
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Nine hours, overnight
Boundless enthusiasm
Happened like a miracle
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Better than Santa
Our own private secret stash
Waited all year long
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Cutting through corn fields
Sis cries out, “I see the sign!”
Grandpa’s country store!!!
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Pouring out, we fly
Up the stairs and deep inside,
Find our treasure trove!
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Pure delight awaits
Happiness, so quickly found
Summer's wonderland
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Decadent sugar:
Penny candies by the pound
Magic on our tongues
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Rainbow jawbreakers,
Teaberry gum, licorice,
Bottlecaps, Sixlets
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Lollipops, Smarties,
Jelly Bellies pouring down,
Target Cigarettes
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Every thing is yum
Cannot wait to find my fill--
I can hardly breathe
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Each child gets a bag
Filled sky high with tasty treats
Heaven at eye-level
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Salt water taffy
Candy canes and waxy lips
Whistle Pops, Dots
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Purple Bubble-Yum,
Jolly Ranchers, Mike & Ikes --
Salivating tots!
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Grandpa is the king
Business man, farmer, hero
Keeper of our bliss
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Tastes bittersweet now
Long ago, too far away
Miss him every day
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Copyright © 03/15/2024 by Christy Munson. All rights reserved.
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I like how this mixes your childhood with the fantastical descriptions Christy, and there are some excellent listings of lollies like “Salt water taffy Candy canes and waxy lips”🤗
Wooohooooo congratulations on your win! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Christy! Congrats on your win. I love your poem and the memories of my own childhood trekking to the corner candy store for the same goodies! I also love your technique to take a fond memory of not just something, but someone. Beautifully done!
This was a fun read, Christy. So glad it was recognized... Congratulations!
Boy does this bring back memories of the little corner store down the block from my grandparent's home where the owner and family lived in an apartment above it. I loved the poem's evocation of childhood adventure and sweets. Precious, precious memories. Your aunt's painting is wonderful! Is it a water color?
So beautiful. What a delightful picture of childhood bliss. Love this one!
This is so sweet literally and figuratively as well as spectacular! Really encapsulates a childhood experience and has touching exposition! What a great tribute to your grandfather!
Good memories are always bittersweet. Loved your poem!
Sweet and tender memories 😍 I love this poem!