"Pennies for papa", the little boy cried
"We have no place to call home
Papa is blind, sir, and fast growing old
Mama has left us alone"

"Once we had friends", the little girl said
"Now we are asking a little for some bread"
"Pennies for papa", the little ones cried
"Pennies for papa by my side"

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Writer(s): TAYLOR