Always wanting a magic wand (poem) by E T Waldron on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on February 14, 2009

You make a good point at the end of this poem. I try hard to pray on one hand. I was told to start at the pinky (finger farthest from ME) and that prayer should be for another. When I get to the thumb, I can say something about me. Sometimes it's hard to stick to that, though. Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by Cryssa C

Reviewed on February 10, 2009

We don't want a problem solver...we want a yes man...give us what we want, but don't tell us anything is our fault, and don't give us consequences...
Sad...
Cryssa

Reviewed by Carole Mathys

Reviewed on February 10, 2009

You always touch the heart of the matter with your powerful, moving words Eileen..wonderfully written!

Carole~

Reviewed by Abdi-Noor Mohamed (Eagle Of Hope)

Reviewed on February 9, 2009

A deeply moving poem. May the Lord answer our prayers

Reviewed by John Flanagan

Reviewed on February 8, 2009

Eileen,
Well said! You take a strong stand, as always, courageous and outspoken in your views, so refreshing and worthwhile.
John

Reviewed by Roger Ochs

Reviewed on February 8, 2009

As my Mother often said, "God answers every prayer. Usually the answer is 'No"."

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on February 8, 2009

Eileen~!

God is working overtime, that's for certain - expressed so well . . . !!

LOve and Hugs,

Lance

Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER

Reviewed on February 8, 2009

This is like a poem that has thankfulness written over the main entrance, and at the altar, give help,,love,forgiveness,truth, wisdom and grace etc.,,,,, to receive it,,,, others need not apply. This write is powerful in its truth! Hugs! Jasmin Horst

Reviewed by Richard Orey

Reviewed on February 8, 2009

I suspect that when God hears prayers offered absentmindedly from rote and not from the heart, He patiently waits for sincerity.

Eileen, I think your closing line about reaching out to God only when things are not going well is very well taken. Perhaps if we develop the consciousness of saying grace at every meal and giving thanks for every small favor we might become more aware that God is always but a prayer away, if it is a prayer offered with purity of heart.

Thank you for pointing out this common human failure and offering your kindly words of guidance. I love especially your opening stanza!

Richard

Reviewed by Carin Spirit

Reviewed on February 8, 2009

Sad but true, instant gratification is almost a reflex these days. You do know how to bring it home. Warmth and Love to you.

Reviewed by Rose Rideout

Reviewed on February 8, 2009

Wouldn't it be great if a magic wand was all it would take to fix all the problems, unfortunately it took man to create them and it will take man to fix them. thank you Eileen for sharing.

Newfie hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on February 8, 2009

We don't want to do the work it needs
To change our ways into good deeds

How so sadly true, for far far too many, today.

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on February 8, 2009

Yes, that magic wand...I hoped I had one on Omaha Beach or Inchon Beach or in Nam. Times when God was busy attending so many desperate wants that for a few moment He looked the other way.

Georg

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

Reviewed on February 8, 2009

VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on February 7, 2009

gave up the magic wand syndrome a long time ago ... well penned, ET ...

Reviewed by Nordette Adams

Reviewed on February 7, 2009

What you have written is very true of human nature. We like the easy way out.

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce

Reviewed on February 7, 2009

God has a handful of problems to fix now.

Sandie Angel :(

Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle

Reviewed on February 7, 2009

Eileen, How true that is. I know in my life sometimes I wish God would just heal the people I see that are in pain.Without realizing maybe I need to so the work to bring a little comfort to them.Wonderful poem.

With Love,
Cindy

Reviewed by Bonnie May

Reviewed on February 7, 2009

I think this beautiful write will remind us all to thank him during the good times as well...as least it will me...love and hugs, Bonnie

Reviewed by Linda Law

Reviewed on February 7, 2009

Eileen, you have certainly captured TRUTH... and it is sad that it is this way! Great write. hugs, lindalaw

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on February 7, 2009

Truer words never spoken, Eileen, we want a Genie to fix all the problems, and when He does (in His time, in His way, we forget to thank Him) - thank you for this powerful reminder. Well done!!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.