Ten pennies make a dime
and Friday means
candy bar time.
All week collecting
those small copper coins
to cash in at the counter
of the corner store.
Trading all ten pennies
for a ten-cent piece
to drop into the slot;
oh, that glorious plop
when down comes
that magical piece
from its wire perch
in the vending machine.
Peanuts, almonds and caramel,
a smell and taste
I knew so well.
I’d eaten so many,
I was an expert judge
of the wondrous delight
wrapped in white chocolate fudge.
Down the hatch, it went so fast,
that gooey goodness would never last.
So many choices, as you well know,
but Zero, you’re my hero.
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Randy Baker
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Comments (10)
Absolutely loved this! I've never had a Zero, but it definitely made me want one!
This made me crave something I’ve never even had haha, such a playful and delightful poem ☺️
One of my favorites even to this day!
Hi Randy, what inspired you to write this poem?
Good job!
I've never had Zero before but it sounds sooo yummy! Loved your poem!
Reminds me of my childhood… searching the streets for abandoned cooper’s to trade for penny sweets. Ten pennies didn’t buy such luxury in my time though 😉
I’ve never heard of that candy bar before. Learn something new everyday. Cool poem.
Zero candy bar is good. My favorite candy is anything dark chocolate.
Zero was one of my favorites also. I love that white chocolate fudge!!! Oh boy you've captured the foodie in me with this one!!!