This is an oldie, but a goodie, and gets me about as close to being famous as I will probably ever be. I wrote this little poem in 1998, in honor of my grandfather, Luther “Bunk” Stringer’s passing, and it has since been all over the world via the Internet. You will find it on many web sites, and I get it in an email every year or so; usually from someone who doesn’t know I wrote it. Some of you have seen it on this blog before, and perhaps some have seen it other places. In any case, I hope you enjoy it.
Pennies from Heaven
I found a penny today
Just laying on the ground
But it’s not just a penny
This little coin I’ve found
.
Found pennies come from heaven
That’s what my Grandpa told me
He said, “Angels toss them down”
Oh, how I loved that story
.
He said when an angel misses you
They toss a penny down
Sometimes just to cheer you up
To make a smile out of a frown
.
So don’t pass by that penny
When you’re feeling blue
It may be a Penny from Heaven
That an Angel’s tossed to you
.
Copyright © 1998 C Mashburn
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Sherry Mashburn said
It’s amazing how many times I find pennies when I’ve asked God for a sign . . . other times, not so much!
charlesmashburn said
I don’t find as many as I used to, but then, I don’t get out much any more.
markwindham said
Good stuff Charles.
charlesmashburn said
Thanks, Mark! I appreciate the visit and comment!
Daydreamertoo said
I saw a Powerpoint Presentation recently which had much the same message. Such a lovely write Charles and congratulations on it being seen around the world and, deservingly so!
charlesmashburn said
I’d be curious to see that presentation. Thank you very uch for the visit and nice comment!
brian miller said
seriously that is yours…i have read it before…wow man…you are def famous…smiles….and def means something to many or it would not be passed as much…
charlesmashburn said
Yes, it is, Brian. I wrote a short story in 1996 with the same name and story line. If you search it on the ‘net, you will find it on numerous web sites. Thanks for the visit and kind words. Very much appreciated!
Sherrie Theriault said
How wonderful! What a sweet delight to begin my day with!! Thank you for sharing!
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much, Ms. Sherrie!
terri0729 said
Lovely, Charlie, simply put!! Truly quite a beautiful poem
Blessings, Terri
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Terri! Your visits and comments always bless me!
Kellie Elmore said
i adore that idea of pennies from heaven. this is so sweet. I could see it in a frame on my wall
Would you consider allowing me to make an image for this? I would show you first of course.
xox
charlesmashburn said
You are welcome to do anything you wish with the poem, Kellie. I would be honored to know it hangs on a wall in your home.
Kellie Elmore said
thank you, charles. will get to work on something
if it turns out nicely, I’d like to make one for you as well. as a thank you.
charlesmashburn said
Wonderful! I would love that!
CC Champagne said
What a lovely story!!! But I wish the angles could keep up with the inflation at times… *smile*
charlesmashburn said
Ha! Yes, I occasionally find nickles, dimes and quarters, but not often. I’ve always been struck by the ideaa that a penny is no longer worth picking up, and that’s why I find so many. I’ve saved every penny I’ve found since writing this poem, and I have thousands. Might count them and examine them one of these days, just to see how many I’ve collected.
zongrik said
good job with the angels
cliffhanger
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Zongrik! Your visit and comment are much appreciated!
Victoria C. Slotto said
I’ve always enjoyed, and I guess believed, in these little signs from ones who’ve moved on. Glad you shared it, Charles.
charlesmashburn said
It is a comforting thought to me, for sure!
Thanks for the visit and nice comment, Victoria!
ed pilolla said
what a terrific poem, as well as story to remember your grandpa by. and what a gift to get it from someone as you do. it’s incredibly simple and elegant.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you very much, Ed! Your visit and comment are most appreciated!
elizena said
Nice one Charles and I think the angels really missed me, because as I cleaned today I found almost a dollar in pennies throughout the house. They immediately went into my change jar. LOL!
Hope you’ve had a blessed week.
charlesmashburn said
Thank you, Elizena! But, I think you should keep looking, and find enough to go get your bad tooth taken care of. I don’t like that you’re in pain and not feeling well!
elainedanforth said
So sweet, Charles.
This brought a smile to my face, and makes me wonder– what if it’s a dime? Do angels toss those down, too? (Greedy little one, aren’t I– getting a free dime and wanting it to be of angelic origin, to boot!) Found one yesterday while tending plants outside.
charlesmashburn said
My good friend and golfing buddy found a dime one day, and he was so excited! He said to me, “That’s like ten angels at once, right?”
Gld you enjoyed the poem, Elaine. Thanks for the visit and nice comment!
elainedanforth said
So I’m not the only one thinking along those lines.
charlesmashburn said
No ma’am! I think that too when I find a nickle, dime, or quarter. I don’t save anything but the pennies though. I have thousands of pennies I’ve found since writing the poem.