A nickel to spare?

Is there a nickel 

on you to share?

he asked gently,

with a - Ma'am. 

Sure. it's in here

So keep 

I fisted a few to hand

then jaunted cheerily 

to say - after all 

it's there only

to put food in belly

that sharpens body and soul

its not meant 

to sully mind

with a pint of beer or ale.

I saw a smile

break to bare

a hearty humor in spirit

tipping hat
with a tilt 

as I filled the can

its keeper said -

so now I've to 

remember that?

he grinned and hissed 

Oh Damn!