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This Machine Takes No Dollar Bills

by Bruce W Niedt

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This machine takes no dollar bills.

I dont care how thirsty you are!

You dont believe me?

Go ahead, put a dollar in my slot.

Ill spit it back, green tongue wagging.

Doesnt matter which one you try.

 

Cmon, dont insult me!

How many times has that one

been through the wash?

Poor George is so faded

he looks like hes been through

the Revolution, and every war since.

 

And that one please!

Its so folded and dog-eared

next time you want to make origami,

use plain white paper!

 

That crisp new one?

Its so clean and slick

that I cant even feel it.

Crumple it, step on it.,

sleep on it a few nights

then get back to me.

 

Im tired of this game

guess Ill turn on my

exact change only sign.

 

Tough luck, friend.

You still want a soda?

Go get some coins.

04/13/2003

Posted on 04/13/2003
Copyright © 2026 Bruce W Niedt

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Kara Hayostek on 04/13/03 at 07:08 PM

This is funny, i hate that when a machine won't take your ONLY dollar bill. ackkk. very funny and clever poem :-)

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