05 August 2008

fantasy ATM

The digital screen reads 'Insert card'.
So I do
and punch in my pin
to access my account.
How many friends do you require?
it asks and lists a series of figures
bullet pointed by arrows in line
with stainless steal buttons
on the side of the panel.
I select one in the middle
knowing I want more
but wary of what I can afford
to keep my balance in the black.
Before it spews my modest request
from its slim jaws
into my hand for me to pocket,
it has a final question;
do you require a receipt?

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