Just A Buck?

When did a dollar become just a buck?
Seems if you have less,
You're sh_t out of luck.

There was a time a nickle or dime,
Could buy you a phone call,
A song or parking time.

Even a quarter ain't worth all it's cents,
You might get a gumball,
Or a postcard sent.

Loose change today seems a convenient way,
To avoid more change,
Or cover tax paid.

No, pennies alone won't get you very far,
Seems more folks collect 'em,
In dishes and jars.

A dollar's not worth a decent tip,
The price of admission,
Or a subway trip.

Seems an embarrassing economic disgrace,
Total disrespect,
For George Washington's face.

It's so hard to tell where it's value went,
Today's dollar's just a buck,
Worth less when it's spent.



Copyright © June 2010
Kevin Mooney

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