Comment from Melodie Michelle

Excellent

Excellent poem my friend!
The words for freely and nicely throughout the piece;-)
Great entry for the Free Verse contest!

Thank you for sharing and may God bless you and your family;-)

 Comment Written 27-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021

Edits made.
I have a little piggy bank, had him since I was two
On both sides are Mary and her little lamb,
Near his head, a gray dog leaps red flower
On his backside, a lamb jumps a red flower also

For years, I push through the slot on his back
Pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters
And on rare occasions, a one-dollar bill
My pig bank has traveled with me through
Several housing moves, two marriages and
Thankfully, only one divorce

My little bank has been with me
For 78 of my 80 years, and now
We reside in probably our last home
Happy still to have my piggy bank
So pleased my daughter said he is the
One thing she wants when I am gone.

reply by the author on 27-Nov-2021

Edits made.
I have a little piggy bank, had him since I was two
On both sides are Mary and her little lamb,
Near his head, a gray dog leaps red flower
On his backside, a lamb jumps a red flower also

For years, I push through the slot on his back
Pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters
And on rare occasions, a one-dollar bill
My pig bank has traveled with me through
Several housing moves, two marriages and
Thankfully, only one divorce

My little bank has been with me
For 78 of my 80 years, and now
We reside in probably our last home
Happy still to have my piggy bank
So pleased my daughter said he is the
One thing she wants when I am gone.

reply by Melodie Michelle on 30-Nov-2021

I changed my rating to a 5 star since you changed it and my review as well!

reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021

Thank you for reconsidering.

reply by Melodie Michelle on 30-Nov-2021

;-)

Comment from Annmuma

Excellent

Good story! There are some material things that carry so many memories that they become a part of us and, to know someone wants that symbol to continue in their life is heartwarming. Thanks for writing and your have my vote! ann

 Comment Written 26-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 26-Nov-2021

Thank you for the read and the encouraging review and your vote.

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

Does your daughter want the pig or the contents of its tummy? Never mind what has been stuffed into it. The value of a piggy bank is in inverse proportion to the number of times it has been emptied.

Typo here: 'We reside(s) in...'

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2021

The tummy has been empty for a long time. Thanks for the read and the catch.

Comment from zanya

Excellent

This poem really conjures up for the reader an item, a piggy bank, that holds special memories for the poet - this little bank has traveled life's journey

 Comment Written 25-Nov-2021

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reply by the author on 25-Nov-2021

Thanks for the read and review.