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Old Woman and the Genie

An old Chinese woman Stands in a field On the lunatic edge of town Where drinkers gather to drink And woman of ill repute Play their games With the passing drunks Men ready for a night of passion She is holding a tea pot And proclaims That the pot contains A genie That will grant the new owner Three wishes She had to sell the pot Because her wishes came true And she smiles And laughs insanely The laughter dies And she implores people To buy her tea pot And put her out of misery Just buy my pot And your dreams will come true Be careful dear thought Remember all magic Comes with a price A terrible price

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