A Better Friend Than Me

This is a story about a genie trapped inside a lamp who wants to be set free. The genie explains that they have been trapped for a long time and are not doing well. They offer to be a helpful friend and grant three wishes. The genie emphasizes that they will be the best friend anyone could have. Though I may seem to you a peculiar sight, My aim is to serve, and help you in your plight. I may be a vivid shade of neon blue, And I'm no world-painting, that much is true, But I have a thriving power, that no one can doubt. When you rub this ancient lamp, and let me out, Fear had I let come. For years I've been trapped inside this shell, And to tell you the truth, I ain't doing so well. I'm a pretty big guy, with no room to spread, Most mornings I wake with a pounding head. I may not be a heartthrob, but come on, set me free, For you will never, ever have a better friend than me. Min fadleka harahani. The day I was imprisoned by the vizier's curse, I thought my life couldn't get much worse. But ten thousand years was a fate too cruel, I vowed never again to be anyone's fool. Now here I float up high, impressive in front of you, Though you don't look like much, from my point of view. El heren meset rit. Hey, I'll scratch your back, if you scratch mine, Let's discuss things reasonably, we'll get on fine. You can tell me your deep, secret desire, All the lofty heights to which you aspire, So consider most carefully, your granted wishes three, For you will never, ever have a better friend than me.