A Life of Trades

i said,
"I will trade you my Nolan Ryan tuxedo-card
for your Reggie Jackson last-year"

the dumbass made the trade

i said,
"I will trade you this mint knockoff Strat,
for that beat-up Fender Precision"

the dumbass made the trade

The Gods said,
"WE will trade you an addiction that creates the illusion you are getting something
out of your miserable existence
for your miserable existence"

i said,
"DEAL!"