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Today's prompt on Poets And Storytellers United is : Luxury 

Mrs. Crow

My busybody neighbour 

In the habit of giving me solemn advice

From time to time 

Asked me once, "What is luxury?"

A broken pencil and notebook in hand.

I said succinctly,

"Well, to own your own exclusive Genie."

She scoffed,

"What 'bout havin' a pair of unassuming wings?

I thought about it and replied, "Not bad.

It'll reduce my travelling cost."

"What about a nest of twigs and waste on the highest branch of the tallest tree?"

I pondered on the package. She added,

"With air, water and light for free...no bill you see. Constructed in simplicity.... maintenance optional absolutely."

I debated over its utility, "What about rain and

sun and snow? How'd you run the show?"

"Oh that!" She looked meditative,

"I guess you've got to rely on feathers and leaves." She shrugged.

"What about food?" I interjected

"Best of the best. We pick and choose."

She boasted.

Unconvinced, I objected rather lamely,

"But I have got no feathers." 

She nodded her head sagely,

"That's the problem, you see...

You are not basically meant for luxuries."

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