Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE GOLDEN NICKEL, by JOSEPH FRANCIS CARLIN MACDONNELL Poet's Biography First Line: If I had a nickel Last Line: As those that are good. Alternate Author Name(s): Carlin, Francis Subject(s): Money; Wishes | ||||||||
If I had a nickel I'd drive the goat's gig That jolts on the pavement When crossing a twig: A buck or a nanny, No differ at all, If I were as simple As those that are small. And if I had a nickel I'd ride the grey ass That jogs on the sidewalk So near to the grass: The ass or the pony, I would not care which, If I were as simple As those that are rich. But oh! for the nickel I'd spend in the Park To canter with Chaucer And gallant Jeanne d'Arc, Quixote on his jennet, And Red Riding Hood; If I were as simple As those that are good. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...O TO BE A DRAGON by MARIANNE MOORE FOUNTAIN IN AVIGNON by LAURE-ANNE BOSSELAAR THE HOUR BETWEEN DOG AND WOLF: 1. THE GOOD OGRE'S BEARD by LAURE-ANNE BOSSELAAR I WANT THIS CORNER EMPTY (PERSEPHONE SPEAKING)' by JULIE CARR THE THREE WISHES by BILLY COLLINS A-WISHING WELL by ROBERT FROST THE VIRGIN'S SLUMBER SONG by JOSEPH FRANCIS CARLIN MACDONNELL |
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