Dealings

A young man went out to talk to the devil, by which God wasn't concerned.
For when the devil has nothing but loss, God has nothing but earn.
and so, the boy cried Satan's name
he prayed for money, fortune, and fame.
Lucifer laughed and asked, "are you sure?"
"Is this what you want? no less no more?"
The boy pleaded, "Yes, please oblige!"
With that the Devil agreed and altered his life.
The boy awoke the next day yet, now a man.
To his left he wore a gold wedding band.
The man's body ached with age
His skin was grey, and worn with fade.
He looked to his right to see a beautiful young bride
lying in wait by his side.
The man stood to his feet to walk to a mirror
Much to his grief the picture was clearer
For with this wish came a price...
60 years of his life.
He went to his wife and begged for reason
She said his fortune and fame were results of treason
He cried, now to God, and asked, "how can this be true?"
For which God replied, "Ask not me but yet, you!"
The man emptied his bank account and gave to the poor.
He divorced his wife and gave her but, more.
He sold his home to the homeless for nothing more than a smile
Then he sat on a curb and thought for awhile
"I made a deal once" he thought, "how about another..."
He cried out, "Dear Lord what have I to offer?"
With that God laughed and said, "Son, please.."
"What have you ever known me to ask of thee?"