There's ALWAYS A Catch...(A Humorous Poem)

There’s Always A Catch...

(A Humorous Poem)

Be careful what you wish for - EVERYONE will say...

A lesson I learned the other day.

A big bag of trash I had to chuck-

Into an overflowing dumpster

Being hauled away by a BIG UGLY truck.

Bags tumbling down, falling all around-

Among the worthless trash in front of my apartment high-rise

A WONDERFUL surprise!

A magical lamp - just like the stories of old!

Made of pure, shimmering gold!

Rubbing off the grime...

A genie appeared-

Beautiful and sublime!

"Your fondest wish you will see-"

"As reward for setting me free!"

I was not meek "A new sports car!" I shouted "Long and sleek!"

"One that will speed through EVERY mile in style!"

"Cherry Red!"

"MADE for a guy with a foot of PURE LEAD!"

"A wish I will grant with ease!" The genie smiled,

Before Vanishing into the breeze!

The next morning my new car was there for me-

In the parking lot,

For all to see!

I jumped right into the Driver's Seat-

So nice, and neat!

Fully Loaded!

There was NOTHING missing-

The keys in the ignition!

Wagging my chin as the police cars boxed me in...

“Brazen Young Buck! Thought you could steal a brand new car right from the Showroom...No Such Luck!"

"Caught You! Guilty As Sin!" 

The other Cop said with a grin.

"Stolen Car-"

"We marched the VIN!"

"NO! Don't You See-"

"My genie gave it to me!"

"It's MINE!" I did insist!

"Yeah...Sure, Pal..." The Cop Said-

As he slapped the cuffs on my wrist.