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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