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A Vending Machine Out of Order

The vending machines They are everywhere Where snack bars are not Hospitals have them handy So does car dealers shops When someone puts money Into the vending machine Then the knob is pulled Nothing happens then It does not fall down so the foot comes out Ready to kick the machine Or it is shaken With no results shown It is out of order A sign should have been Taped to the glass door Upset the person Tries again and again No money returned

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Indiana Shaw

Date: 3/13/2022 3:37:00 PM

Darlene, use with caution should be the sign above a vending machine, or once used, never again slogan, ha, ha, ha ; )

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/15/2022 5:54:00 AM

Hello Indiana Shaw, okay i will use with caution. Right once used never used again. Ha-ha-Haha! Blessings.

Faye Gibson

Date: 3/8/2022 11:03:00 AM

Those pesky machines; temperamental. Thanks for your visit.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/9/2022 6:13:00 AM

Hello Fav Gibson, yes those pesky machines , temperamental. Thank you for your comment. Enjoy your day my friend. Hugs.

Eve Roper

Date: 12/10/2021 11:23:00 AM

hahaha......... human nature to lose your temper when something is defective, and you didn't get what you want.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/11/2021 11:17:00 AM

Hello Eve, yes that is right. I did not get what I wanted from the vending machine. Yes human nature loses temper. Hugs.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/6/2021 10:04:00 PM

Such machines happen to be defective. I rarely use them. I like Mystic idea of putting someone inside Lol. :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/7/2021 11:33:00 AM

Hello Victor, you know Victor, i like Mystic Rose's idea to. LoL. I like Mystic Rose idea to. Enjoy your day my friend.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/1/2021 5:43:00 PM

That happens so often more then I can count. lol, They need to put a little human inside these machines to hand back change lol, now that would be cool !

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/2/2021 5:46:00 AM

Hello Mystic Rose, Rose, oh this is such a great idea. I shouod have thought of that. Hugs.

Judy Ball

Date: 12/1/2021 1:41:00 PM

The vending machine. It's a gamble when you try to use one. Often they will work and sometimes they don't. And You Never Get Your Money Or Your Treat. Point well taken. God Bless, JB

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/1/2021 2:53:00 PM

Hello Judy, thank you. i have kicked a few vending machines. God Bless.

Charles Messina

Date: 12/1/2021 4:36:00 AM

Hello, Darlene. I stopped using them a long time ago. I never kicked one but I have certainly shaken them. Have a nice day my friend. Hugs...

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/1/2021 5:28:00 AM

Hello Charlies Messina, I have done both. With no results of getting my coins back or snack. Thank you my friend. Enjoy your day.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 11/30/2021 12:22:00 PM

Good pen Darlene, really liked this one. Have a great day, Gordon

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/1/2021 5:26:00 AM

Hello Gordon,t hank you for the lovely comment. Enjoy your day my friend.

Anil Deo

Date: 11/29/2021 12:09:00 AM

So many machines and dogs are kicked daily, it is time for my time-machine (Cook it all at home; carry a brown bag). Lol! shalom, shalom & thanks

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/29/2021 12:13:00 PM

Hello Anil, I am not sorry for the machines being kicked. For the dogs i am. Dogs shouldn't be treated that way. A home cooked lunch is good to eat. Enjoy. Blessings my friend.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 11/27/2021 7:28:00 PM

Hello Darlene ... they must be installed by the tax department - thank you Darlene - Lindsay

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/28/2021 11:03:00 AM

Hello Laure Landsay, oh I do think they are. Hugs.

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/27/2021 1:46:00 PM

Oh yes , that can happen. You have described it well Darlene. Well done. I hope all is well, my friend :)

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/27/2021 3:03:00 PM

Hello Heidi, thank you. This happens to many people. I am well thank you and hope you are to. Hugs.

Mike Gentile

Date: 11/27/2021 5:17:00 AM

Such a frustrating experience you have aptly portrayed in your lovely write Darlene! Hope it does not happen to often! Happy Saturday xxoo

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/27/2021 7:03:00 AM

Hello Mike Gentile, ooh not any more. i have given up on vending machines. Happy Saturday. xxxx-oooo.

Pratap Roy

Date: 11/27/2021 12:11:00 AM

Know the feeling when vending machine betrays. Nicely written. God bless you.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/27/2021 7:05:00 AM

Hello Pratap Roy, I see that this happened to you. Thank you my friend. God blessyou.

Debra L Brown

Date: 11/26/2021 5:53:00 PM

Hi Darlene, Happy Thanksgiving! I know your feeling about vending machine. I enjoyed your poem. Blessings ~ Debra

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/27/2021 7:08:00 AM

Hello Debra Brown, No my friend, Happy Thanksgiving to you. My Thanksgiving Day was in October. Enjoy your thanksgivings Day. Blessings my friend.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/25/2021 3:32:00 PM

Don't you just hate when that happens! At least pinball machines say 'Tilt!' Happy Thanksgiving, Darlene. Enjoy. :) Gershon

Gershon Wolf
Date: 12/1/2021 5:27:00 PM

'tilt!'

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/26/2021 6:34:00 AM

Hello Gershon, Yes I hate that when this happens. These machines should have a certain sound to let you know when it is not working. Enjoy your day friend.

David Kavanagh

Date: 11/25/2021 10:28:00 AM

I wonder if they had to by law, put a big hammer on the side of the vending machines to use in emergencies, would they break down so often, nice idea for a poem Darlene, cheers David

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/25/2021 10:55:00 AM

Hello David Kavanagh, I wonder the same thing. Thank you David. Cheers! Darlene

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/25/2021 5:19:00 AM

Oh just another rip off, Darlene, I hate them, makes for good poetry, though.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/25/2021 6:37:00 AM

Hello Harry, I hate them to. yes it does make for good poetry. No more vending machines for me. Enjoy your day my friend.

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 11/25/2021 1:58:00 AM

This happens more often than you would think, so annoying. Good idea for a piece of free verse...Delice

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/25/2021 6:36:00 AM

Hello Delice, yes I agree. I got it out of my system now. No more vending machines for me. Hugs.

Bill Baker

Date: 11/24/2021 3:53:00 PM

My as well call them slot machines if it's going to be a gamble. That's happened to me, but no more than to tries. Bill

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/25/2021 6:35:00 AM

Hello Bill I do not bother with the vending machines anymore for me it is not worth it. Bye for now my poet friend.

Jan Allison

Date: 11/24/2021 3:48:00 PM

oh how irritating Darlene!:-( hugs Jan xx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/25/2021 6:33:00 AM

Hello Jan, yes irritating when you want a snack and nothing happens. Hugs Darlene xx