Be Careful of What You Wish.....................

As I came out

Said bye to tavern

Slurring self talked

Unsteady gait

Tripped over 

A discarded can

Full and unspoiled

Squeaked it strange

A melody flowed

I listened

It sobbed

I consoled

I was intrigued

How can I know? 

What is inside?

Nectre or poison?

Should I open it

Or fling it away?

Tried to read 

Its ingredients

Brought it 

Close to my face 

Accidentally kissed 

The crumpled can

Popped out the genie

Loud thunderous voice

Asked me 

My solitary wish

Perplexed me 

I wished for 

A peaceful life

Away from madness

Genie rubbed his belly

Said Amen

Pulled me by hair

And sealed me in the can

Here I lie 

cramped in folds

No maddening crowds

Eternal absolute peace

Now a transformed genie

I am waiting for a sluggard 

To kick me
Out of the can

Be careful of 

What you wish for