Departure

A buffalo coin I wish I could be.
in your pocket 'along for the ride', so to speak.
A nickel too special
ta be given away.
Er spent on a spree, or tossed by the way.

A buffalo nickel what's carried around
so's you hear where I am by that jingly sound.
And never so guarded
that only you'd see
when you took me from prison of lock and of key.

My edges worn smooth by your gentle caresses.
With a nick and a line where I'm showin' my stresses.
Mellowed with time
polished with love
A buffalo nickel's just special enough.

Bad Moon On The Rise

Today I'm a Grump
I'm proud to admit.
And I don't regret it,
Not one little bit.

All day long
I'll snarl and smirk.
I've earned the right
to be a big jerk.

Why is it so?
Who really cares?
Like I'm taking the time
to do bad mood repairs.

Sometimes it hits you,
what's the point of denying?
a cantankerous grump
is more fun than crying.

And if you don't like grumps
"Your problem" I'll say.
Cuz if you can't stand the grump
get outta the way.