Writing

A Suitable Fee

Hey you! Yes you – the one staring over here.

Have you been? Have you seen? Are you fully aware?

No? I didn’t think so. But it’s your lucky day.

I can tell what you need. What will fill out your dreams.

So, step forth, step up, step right next to me,

I’m sure we have something that’s just right for you.

On your left is a shuttle to that newly discovered star,

With that planet that seems to have life just like Earth.

For a mere ten billion dollars you can go too.

Only eight lifetimes round-trip - just a blink of your eyes.

What? Too much? Too long? Too far for your tastes?

Okay. Let’s move on to the next on the list.

Over there on the right, that’s the Portal of Worlds.

Through it live fantastic old races you knew as a kid.

Who hold sway over wonder and write secrets of life.

Ahh – you like that, I can tell. And – hey, it’s on sale!

For just half of your wealth, two pounds of your flesh,

One eyeball, three toes, all your hair and a song,

Our specialists will whip up a spell to step through.

No? Too rich for your blood? You like all your parts?

Well, in that case, let's try option three.

Over there in the shadows. You see that red glow?

That’s the beginning of the end of the roadway to hell.

It’s free, I’m told – it just costs your soul and a step.

But say bye to your love first cause there’s no coming back.

Hey! Don’t walk away. No need to be scared.

I apologize. Mea culpa. I got carried away.

And, hey, after all, there’s always Plan D.

Just send us a donation - a small monetary gift.

Not too little, not too much. Something just right.

And we’ll search far and near - we’ll mine special minds,

For those powerful words, phrases, visions and runes,

That will transport you every which where once every week.

See – Plan D is the best. Isn’t that a most suitable fee?

Yes? Great! Just make sure to pay it while you still believe.

by Talib Hussain

July 13, 2013