Fives and Tens

Fives and Tens

A Poem by Kenneth The Poet

nickels and dimes,
fives and tens,
Thomas and Franklin,
Abe and Alex,
quincunx and tetractys,
one hand and two hands,

either way,
this discussion is
running on longer
than Lincoln versus Douglas

© 2012 Kenneth The Poet


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i always admire your intent/passion to teach and mold mathematical lessons into history and politics - i am inspired or recognize my lack of memory into understanding this piece.

Posted 13 Years Ago


Kenneth The Poet

8 Years Ago

Thanks a bunch.
I do not know much about dollars,
But you just inspired me to
make one about the Euro lol
That would be a killer...

Ha! amazing job!

E.L.

Posted 13 Years Ago


Kenneth The Poet

13 Years Ago

Thanks, E.L.
HA!

Posted 13 Years Ago


0 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Kenneth The Poet

13 Years Ago

Thanks, Baby Ricochet. Glad you like it.
I love this. This touches my inner cynicism towards the search for the almighty dollar, while throwing out a bit of history at the same time. Very nice.

Posted 13 Years Ago


Kenneth The Poet

13 Years Ago

Thanks, Jon. I appreciate it.
now this is not only cute but brilliant!

Posted 13 Years Ago


Kenneth The Poet

13 Years Ago

Thanks Neva.

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Kenneth The Poet is an optimist wrapped in the candy shell of moroseness and cynicism. He lives between the two parallels marked 46 and 49, all while living in the state marked 39. He pretends that he.. more..