Gumball Machine
Put in a quarter, and turn the handle to mix everything around.
Out pops one.
Some people have the same color gumball.
Some get colors they don't want,
or didn't expect.
Others get none at all.
Exchange with another and let them chew for awhile.
Sometimes the machine will get stuck,
but nothing a swift kick can't take care of.
And that's what friends are for.
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