Four Potions

An empty room with a dimmed light

Nothing in sight but a table

Standing on a platter are four flasks

Suddenly a deep voice asks

Would you want a chance to change?

To rearrange your life right now?

You glance around wondering how

Until you take notion of each potion

All of them having its own card

With an explanation you shouldn't disregard

The voice says pick one wisely

Do not take this choice lightly

Since this is a challenge for your psyche

The first category is love

If you want to find your soulmate

Your solution is right here

It works immediately, no need to wait

Does that sound like music to your ears?

Well it's going to cost you twenty years

But the time you spend here on earth

Will be with the right husband or wife

If you think that is what love is worth

If you think true love is that important

Drink this and enjoy a life that's shortened

The second category is emotions

If you care about others

This one is made for you

When someone is consumed by negativity

You can take away this energy

No more sadness for that person

You take it away before it can worsen

But it will be stored within your mind

Their misery you can never leave behind

From time to time you will feel this

But to others you have provided bliss

So if you don't view it as being cursed

And if you want to put others first

Drink this and enjoy quenching your heroic thirst

The third category is memories

If you have a desire to relive some

To the right potion you have come

You can view every memory you want

But each time you have observed

Another becomes less preserved

Each time you see one

Another memory fades in the long run

It means eventually losing it bit by bit

You will lose a memory with a slow rate

Not even aware, you won't even know

Until it is unfortunately too late

But if you want to relive parts of your life

Whether it's yesterday or years ago

And you don't mind losing other flashbacks 

Then just sit back and relax 

Drink this and enjoy watching your show

The fourth category is questions

If you always look for the truth

Then look no further

It can be found right here

Your vision will always be clear

Ask a question and receive a reply that's true

But be careful, the same goes for you

When a question is posed

Everything has to be disclosed

No more white lies you can tell

Once you have consumed this spell

No deceit you can convey

Even if it makes someone feel better that way

If this idea gives you no resistance

Drink this and enjoy a truthful existence

After reading these clarifications

With all their opportunities and limitations

The deep voice echoes once more 

Have you decided what you long for?

With every potion you have something to gain

With every potion you have something to lose

Now that you know what they contain

Which potion will you choose?