Whenever I pray for certain things,
My prayers seem to go unanswered.
Instead of receiving those things,
I think I hear no reply.
Sometimes I pray for wealth,
Of gold, silver and diamonds.
But what I get is pretty cards,
From my loving children.
Whenever I pray for beauty,
I'm left with love in my heart.
And when I pray for a perfect body,
I seem to remain fat and happy.
Sometimes I pray for adventure,
And of far away places.
But here I stay,
Together with my family.
Sometimes I pray for solitude,
Of a quiet place all my own.
But what I get is the music,
Of my laughing grandchildren.
Sometimes I pray for a different life,
Of acknowledgement and fame.
But what comes my way,
Is the love of my friends.
It's all so natural,
To want certain things.
It's just that just maybe,
God has other plans.
Life gives everyone,
What they really deserve.
It's just that sometimes,
You wish for a little more.
I know all those things,
Seem a bit silly too.
But without hopes and dreams,
Life would be a little empty.
Don't get me wrong,
I am very happy.
I have my family and friends,
And all the love I need.
I only wish He would oblige,
And comply once in a little while.
Maybe life would be,
A little more simpler for me.
But alas, alack,
It's not to be.
I trudge on still,
With the life I have.
My life isn't all that bad,
As I have all that I need.
But sometimes a person wishes,
For things they don't have.
I know that God,
Answers all prayers.
It's just that sometimes,
He simply says "No".
by Jann Newland
(copyright/2002)
