The lamp stays aflame, waiting for the genie
Come claim its freedom
The lamp is tired,
watching the genie frolic around
-multiple masters, numerous assignments
-lot of adventure, a grateful clientele.
I’ve borne you for 5000 years
attracted innocents to accidental rubs
becoming Masters of their Fate
While I remain sedate, cold or hot
Miracle I am, Angel you are not
I respect the bonds, I give you a choice
Claim your freedom, give me back my life
or be my slave and surrender yourself
to the rains and oceans
guided transmutations
till we find our respective homes
in isolation
Creative Experiments and More 
Interesting and intriguing take, Reena. Great writing.
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Thank you so much, Nancy!
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What a great use of the prompt, from a lamp’s perspective. Yes, genies have all the fun. Well done!
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Thank you so much, Fleur!
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You’re welcome 😊
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This is incredibly engaging, Reena! Excellent write ❤️❤️
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Thanks a ton, Sanaa!
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Love the perspective you took, Reena! Great poem!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thank you so much, Yvette!
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Now that’s a different take on the theme. Well done.
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Thank you, Sandra!
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I’ve always thought genies got a really rotten deal. You have to wonder what they did to get trapped in those lamps to begin with!
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True. But no one has touched upon that. Subject for a novel?
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Maybe. It would be interesting to study the origins of the myth.
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😊
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Really interesting; questioning the relationship between a genie and his lamp and even more interesting to imagine them parting ways after 5000 years.
Good writing
Tracey
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Thank you, Tracey!
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Such a unique perspective and well written!
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Thanks a ton, Claire!
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I really liked this, and could really imagine how it “attracted innocents to accidental rubs” – and powerful ending.
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Thanks a ton!
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🙂
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Sim Salabim! I’ve always loved genies, and the whole twisted wish logic, etc. I was hooked instantly.
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Thanks!
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So many masters, he has no choice but to agree.
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Maybe he silently maneuvers and manipulates the masters. Remember “I Dream of Jeannie.” We had a Hindi version of it in India too.
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I remember, loved that series
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A flaming lamp and a magical opening is a great hook, Reena; I’m a sucker for a fairy tale. I feel sorry for the tired lamp – the genie does have all the fun.
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The genie is now approaching you 🙂 Have fun.
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😊
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I liked the genie’s lamp that you saw in this image
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Thank you, Neil!
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Poor genie
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😦
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Wonderful post Reena 🙏🎸
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Thank you, Satyam!
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Welcome Reena have a nice day🙏🎸
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