*Editor's note: This poem was written by Rich Boettcher, 92, of Pinedale, Wyo., and shared with us in recognition of America's 250th birthday.
The Lonely Penny
I parked my car and walked around
and in the gutter, there I found
in the dirt and grime lay something round
an old gray penny, 1943
Not something to excite a man like Sutter
nor would it buy a pat of butter
but some interest had been stirred in me
as I looked it over, what did I see
Battered it was for a very long time
there seemed some sort of etching, very fine
after washing, drying and brushing,
it was still there amidst the dust,
that old familiar coinage phrase
In God we Trust
This old coin don't say much as money
but, as for our country it says plenty
it says we need to turn back to God
as someone we can trust
who says in 2 Chronicles: 7:14,
it not only can be done, but
if we humble ourselves and turn back
He will forgive us and save our land
so, on our 250th, this July 4th
let's rededicate our USA to God
and pray that He help us in our turning back
And remember, we cleaned up the penny
so, we should not and prayerfully will not
do less for our country that we love.
-Rich Boettcher, 92, Pinedale, Wyo.
