Djinn's Lamp

Last night I dreamed that I found a magical Genie lamp

Excitedly, I rubbed and polished it until it was like new

Exhilarated, I nervously held it in my hands til I felt a cramp

I was hoping for maybe a hint of grey, purple, or blue

Just as I was starting to give up and set the lamp down where I found it

I felt a shiver begin inside the lamp, then it began to shimmer

I stepped back from the lamp, surprised, and a little startled, I’ll admit

Opalescent smoke began emitting forth from it in a glimmer

A woman of ethereal beauty started to form in the luminous pearl-like vapor

The Genie stood before me, in all her majestic glorious splendor

As I watched, she came forward and offered me three wishes, all in good humor

I could have asked for riches, fame, health, or even to become more slender.

The thought crossed my mind to end world hunger and bring about peace

Consideration was given to owning a Lamborghini, but it was quickly buried.

I will say I never once even thought about asking for a cheesy sweater fleece

But when I thought about what I wanted the most in the world

I could only look at the beautiful Djinn and in all surety, say to her

There is only one thing in my life that I desire more than anything

And that’s to have one more day with you, no other wish do I prefer

Waking up before my wish could be granted, my memories of you cling

As the static charge is attracted to wool, thoughts of you pervading my soul

Come to me in my moments of grief, raising my spirits higher

Reminders of what was once ours, being together our only goal

There’ll never be another, because you are my only desire