It's A Gig

Fairy godmothers -- they must have goddaughters --
says the directive -- it's straight from headquarters.
No substitutions -- not an inch or iota.
Fairies work hard to accomplish this quota.

Mostly, they look for a type -- Cinderellas.
But on occasion -- this happens, my fellas --
some Cinderellas are not into balls.
Rue the godmother on whom this befalls.

This way, and that, they will tempt their assignment.
Beautiful dresses -- lent out on consignment.
Carriages, gilded, a fresh pumpkin latte.
Keep striking out like an unlucky batter.

So, does the story achieve a good ending?
Given the quotas are harsh and unbending
cases like this rarely end in a happy
Fairy godmothers, they better be scrappy

Author notes: Prompt #5 Cinderella