Standing sentry outside an abandoned shop
the forgotten vending machine still takes your coins
still dispenses its wares
still waits loyally
day after day
for its old masters to return
___________
Notes:
1. Written in January 2026
__________Standing sentry outside an abandoned shop
the forgotten vending machine still takes your coins
still dispenses its wares
still waits loyally
day after day
for its old masters to return
___________
Notes:
1. Written in January 2026
__________