Mechanical Memories Magazine

My next stop is Bingoland, it looks busy today
There's a Bingolett in there, that I like to play.
Two fours and a two does not make a win
I'm beginning to wish I'd never come in!
The bingo is full, not a spare seat to be seen
My mate's just won jackpot on another machine.
Oh no! Here comes Bumble, heading my way
"Don't come back for the rest of the day".
Thrown out again and I've done nothing wrong
He always picks on kids who aren't big and strong.
Let's cross the road and go into Queens
With my Pennies all jangling inside my jeans.
I've just won a six on the Streets Wheel-em-In
I'm sure that my penny was clearly just in.
But it's bad luck for me because it hasn't paid out
I will have to give the key man a shout.
He doesn't believe me, he thinks that I lied
I didn't get paid and I'm sure that I cried.
I suppose at the time I was only aged ten
But it seemed such a big deal, way back then.
Now on to the Empire, which was owned by Fred
"Keep off that Wheel of Fortune" his attendant said.
So I moved to my left and played Derby Day
Horse five came in, and twelve pennies my way.
That didn't go down well with the staff that were there
It wasn't their money, so why should they care?
I then gave Moonraker a gentle tap with my knee
Scooped up more pennies, then home for my tea.
I hope you enjoyed my trip back in time
And I'm pleased to report, it was all done in rhyme.
Robert Rowland
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