Penniless Limerick

Since production of pennies is ending,
Is it time for some idiom-mending?
Must the penny be spurned?
Nickel saved, nickel earned?
Dime for thoughts? Is “cute quarter” ascending?

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One Response to “Penniless Limerick”

  1. The Portly Bard says:

    Penny-ante Raise

    Well concealed in the penny’s demise
    is effect on the taxes that rise
    as percents are increased
    (or sums rounded at least)
    going up to what nickels comprise.


    Inflation Indication

    I assume my “two cents” mirth is dead
    and “my nickel’s worth” now lies ahead
    as the value declared
    to embellish when shared
    the “free speech” that, for nothing, I’ve said.