Never Had a Friend Like ME

I wanted to give the voice to the Vending Machine. http://www.fromtexttospeech.com 1. Copy the poem. 2. Paste the poem. 3. Select the voice "GEORGE" 4. "Create Audio" 5. Listen to the poem

In Japan I am.

Thirsty throats I met.

Hungry mouths I fed.

The movies they saw;

got me a few laughs and awes,

it was a pleasure to hear

that I still treasure after all those years.

During rain you all rushed to me,

picking up my umbrellas;

swaying me with all the gratitude

but we never got to be fellas.

I remember those heart attacks.

You cursed at God
 then you looked at me

cause I had A.E.D;

you took it to save those lives.

So I`m still mending my feelings.

But I`ll work through;

cause I know how awesome vending machine is unlike you!

Until I got to be a scrap;

I`ll play the ball, act;

that it`s all sweet and dear.

So meat-bag ...

Is it a warm coffee,  noodles or cold beer?

Reviews

[Bala Gorthi]

A beautiful thought and very well executed. Thanks for this one, Satoshi!
In today's world things are awesome as long as we need them and they have the utility..
I loved your speak through the machine and calling all meat bags even more is interesting and awesome.
And the way it ended showing resolve to serve till the end.. Very beautiful indeed!!
You and your style are unique..
Keep sharing...:-):-):-):-)

[Satoshi IroTzu]

Respect, Bala

I cherish your comment, very beautiful and heartfelt.
I appreciate your time and honesty in your comment.

[Neal S]

Cool concept with a creative flow. Nice work :)

[Satoshi IroTzu]

Respect, Neal S.

I`m glad you enjoyed reading it.

[Squeve2021]

I love how it was written. I especially like the last line (like I always do). It all sort of flows into one another very nicely. That doesn't mean I have some questions. In the last stanza, the second line where it says "I'll play the ball, act" I understand what your goal was here, but I find it a little confusing, I guess you could say. How you say act after play the ball doesn't quite fit in together. If I were you I would use a different word besides act. It just seems like it should be replaced with a better, more suited word. Besides that, I don't have much criticism. It's really good. I like it a lot.

[Satoshi IroTzu]

Respect, Squeve2021

I appreciate your time and honesty. What would be the word you`d use to replace the word "act" ?

[Squeve2021]

That is a very good question. I can think of many different words that wouldn't disrupt the flow of the words. The only problem is that I am not the one who wrote the poem. Maybe if it were a story, it would be different. But I find when most people write poems, they write them for a specific reason. No one else could ever find the perfect word.
I would look for something more related to the line or stanza, depending on your feelings towards it.

[Satoshi IroTzu]

Respect, Squeve2021

I could not bother you with it, but your effort and desire is much appreciated. Your constructive criticism is of great help.

[Squeve2021]

Oh, it would be no bother at all, for I am always curious, but I will not continue to bother you about it. For, it is your piece and I will respect what you wish to share and keep within you.

[Satoshi IroTzu]

Respect, Squeve2021

Do feel free to suggest as much as you`d like.

Appreciated.

[aLittlePain]

Cleverly crafted piece and incredibly creative. Your machine has quite the voice. An enjoyable piece. Ray xo

[Satoshi IroTzu]

Respect, aLittlePain

I`m glad to read your comment. Without people like you, the entire creativity and cleverness would collect dust and be forgotten.

[Bear]

Bravo! What a great concept, it shows your creativity and imagination are boundlessly spectacular but I have one observation, being that we are in Japan shouldn't the offer be tea or sake :~) lol
This is one of your best and now one of my favorites Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!

[Satoshi IroTzu]

Respect, Papa-Bear.

Hehe ^^

I appreciate your comment.

[Manu]

A nice write Satoshi..your vending machine does have a strong voice that can be heard by every reader here.
I liked and enjoyed your idea and its execution here. It is thoughtful of you to give your own kind of tribute to those vending machines that eases people's life with its utility.
Thanks for this thought provoking write.
Keep writing :-)

[Satoshi IroTzu]

Respect, Gorthi Manasvini

Your comment is appreciated, motivation acknowledged. :)

[Sapientiam]

Very thought-provoking. This poem evoked nostalgia as well as the ephemeral joys in friendship. Though, I could be wrong. Well done!

[Satoshi IroTzu]

Respect, Sapientiam

I appreciate your honesty and time. I agree with your comment.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are amazing my friend.
"Until I got to be a scrap
I`ll play the ball, act
it`s all sweet and dear
so meat-bag
Is it warm coffee, noodles or cold beer?"
Complete poem was harsh and direct. My kind of poetry. The above lines. So raw and so true. Thank Satoshi for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Satoshi IroTzu]

Respect, Coyote Poetry

I`m really glad that you enjoyed it. Your comment is cherished.

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoy your work and you are welcome.