Pennies
Now that none will be minted anymore,
what will I give you for your thoughts?
How will I know what is saved and earned,
how to be wise compared to pound foolish?
Will I give two of something else, lacking cents?
And what will fall from our coppery heaven?
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Julia Caroline Knowlton is a Professor of French and Creative Writing at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta. Julia has a PhD in French Literature (UNC-Chapel Hill) and an MFA in Poetry (Antioch University, Los Angeles). The author of one full-length poetry collection, three poetry chapbooks, a memoir and a children’s book, she has twice been named Georgia Author of the Year. Her work has also been recognized by the Academy of American Poets. She lives in Atlanta and Paris. Julia is Guest Editor for ONE ART’s IN A NUTSHELL: An Anthology of Micro-poems.
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