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Pocketful of Change
August 11, 2010
I carry a pocketful of change in my pocket.
I give pennies to the homeless
and nickels to the damned.
My quarters go to the politicians,
who suck the dollars right out of the blue-collared,
and need them the most.
There's always a coin or two in my jeans
to get a smile out of someone's face,
and one day I hope to see
that the change I carry in my pocket
will become the change I see in the world.
© Samantha T., Avondale, AZ
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This article has 2 comments.
The_Capricornian GOLD said...
on Oct. 22 2013 at 5:57 pm
Very nice little meaningful poem. Question though, are you trying to say that the politicians need your quarters, or the blue-collars?
Thesilentraven PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 4 2010 at 4:58 pm
Wow, a very inspiring poem. You write very well, and I love how you are saying that kindness is held out like coins. The piece was so good that you even pulled off the formerly cliche 'change' pun! Well done.
