Mambo Samantha Corfield

On the right track? Now what?

Hello everyone!

Are you on the right track?  Do you have a spell work goal? Are you focused on what you hope to accomplish?  If you are, then you are on the right track!  To move forward on the right track, though, you still have to work at that goal. 

Knowing the goal and just pining after it simply will not work!  You have to put the "work" in spell work. So many of my good folks out there are just on the brink of success with their spell work when they seem to just sit down on the track instead of continuing to travel it.  ;-)  Get up, get moving.  Remember that every candle you light, every incense you burn, and every petition that you chant brings you just that much closer to success.

God, the Ancestors, and Les Lois help those who help themselves.  Get cracking! 

Love, light, and peace,

Mambo Samantha Corfield, www.spellmaker.com

Yahoo! Mail Users - Please Read!

Hello everyone!  I am in hopes that some of our clients with Yahoo! Mail will read this post; some of you we don't have any other way to answer so hopefully this will help.

If you have been waiting for a reading,an email from customer service, techsupport, or your caseworker, etc. from www.spellmaker.com and you aren't hearing from us it is because Yahoo! Mail currently has us branded as spammers and aren't letting our emails through to you. :-(

The most idiotic thing about this is that we very rarely send out any unsolicited emails - maybe about four times a year for specials and sales - otherwise just about all we are doing is answering your emails that you write to us.  I can't figure out how they can say we are spamming when we are obviously answering an email!!!! 

I am not sure if it will help, but if you have a Yahoo! email address that you are using to contact us, perhaps putting us on your "white" list, or accepted list will help the emails go through.  Although I have filled out the form they request and am trying to make them see that we are simply doing business as usual, I am fearful that this is going to become a real problem.

In the meantime, if you aren't hearing from us on your Yahoo! (and we have had the same problem with Hotmail recently) address, you might want to try re-sending your email from a different email address - maybe setting up a free email with an other service.

I am sorry for the inconvenience, but I really don't know what else to do.

Love, light, and peace,
Mambo Samantha Corfield
www.spellmaker.com

Darned Postal Rates!

Hi everyone,

Just a quick note to say that our Free Shipping is going to have to end soon!  The increases in postal rates (hahahahaha, I just accidently wrote postal "rats" - wonder if I should have just left it that way) over the past couple of years are just making it cost-prohibitive for us.  :-( 

We have been really happy to bring this value-added service to our clients over the last couple of years, but it is hitting us hard in the pocket book.  Rather than secretly increase prices and still say that the shipping is "free" like so many retailers do, we would rather actually just tell you the truth and say that we just can't afford to do the free shipping for much longer.

We haven't totally decided yet, but right now we are looking at a $3.00 flat rate for shipping by the method of our choice (usually first class mail), and $6.00 if you want it shipped by Priority Mail.  So this will be for any weight or number of items shipped in the USA, so it will still be relatively inexpensive, just not FREE like we wanted it to be! International Rates and Express Mail rates are charged exactly what we pay, so that will remain the same.

There is also the chance for Free Shipping in the USA to return when this recession is truly over (seriously, when is this going to get better???) and there is more money to go around for everyone! 

Come on, better days!!!!!! 

Love, light, and peace,

Mambo Samantha Corfield
www.spellmaker.com

Doing it with your Duck - Part Deux! (Reconsecration Ritual!)

Note:  Well, I don't know why it didn't, but this was supposed to post yesterday as a follow up to the post about using your www.spellmaker.com products that you have laying around. Anyway, see below!

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Hello everyone!  So yesterday I was blogging about using the Spellmaker products that you have laying around!  They can't do you much good if you don't actually use them.  ;-)  So to that end, if you have products laying around that are older than a year, it is a really good idea to reconsecrate them.  Even if you don't, they will still have benefit, but it will really up their power if you take the time to reconsecrate them.  You can do more than one product at a time, but I wouldn't do more than three at a time for the best effect, I think. 

Note: Where is says "spell kit" it can be any product of ours!

Here is how to reconsecrate your products from Spellmaker that are over a year old:

Note: You can print out this ritual to put by your side to read from it as you reconsecrate the spell kit.

Wash your hands and put the spell kit on some surface like a desk or table. Place a glass of water next to it.

Sit down in front of the kit.

With the index finger of your left hand, trace a cross [like this sign: "+"] in front of the spell kit.

Dip the fingers of your left hand into the glass of water, put your hand out to your left side and shake the water off your fingers three times toward the floor or carpet.  Dip your fingers again into the water and turn around directly behind the spell kit to shake your fingers three times to sprinkle the water. Repeat dipping your fingers into the glass and then shaking your fingers three times to sprinkle water to your right side.

Pick up the glass and drink the rest of the water.

Now, as you're sitting there facing the spell kit, rotate your upper body (from the waist up, similar to using a hula hoop) in a circular motion three times counterclockwise, i.e., start turning to your left.

When you've finished rotating your upper torso three times, then say:

"Hey, Legba, let my words carry to the other side. Open the gates, please, Legba, to let the helpers pass over."

[Pause]

Clap your hands three times and say aloud to the helper Loi for this spell:  

"Baron, Baron, Baron Samedi, come to my aid to reconsecrate this spell kit."

[Pause]

Now, pick up the spell kit and hold it up, presenting it reverently to our Lois (Papa Legba and Baron Samedi) and say aloud:

"Papa Legba and Baron Samedi, I present this spell kit to you and ask for your blessing to reconsecrate it.  This spell kit was originally blessed and consecrated over a year ago by your servant, Rev. Samantha Kaye.

"Because it's been over a year, that which was once new is now old. But there is no time with you - all things which are old can become new again. I ask now that you send your power to renew all of the strength, power and ingredients for this ________ [insert the name of the spell kit]

"I honor you and ask for your blessings as you reconsecrate this spell kit to renew its power."

[Pause as you're still holding up the spell kit to them.]

Then say aloud:

"I thank you for your blessings and for reconsecrating this spell kit."

Place the spell kit back on the table or desk.

Say aloud:

"Baron Samedi, thank you for your help and if it pleases you, you may now depart."

"Papa Legba, thank you and if it pleases you, you may close the gates now and depart."

Your kit is now reconsecrated and ready to use.

Love,light, and peace,
Mambo Samantha Corfield
www.spellmaker.com 

What are you doing with YOUR duck?

"Getting your ducks in a row is not nearly as powerful as actually doing something with your duck." Seth Godin

Besides some pretty funny imagery that comes up when reading that quote, it really rings true with me with some of the good folks that I speak with during consultations.  Very often I will ask, "what of our magickal products do you have on hand to work with?"  I am trying to find out what they already have on hand that might help the situation for which they asked to consult me on.

So pretty often the answer is candle magick kits, incense, or a voodoo doll, or some oils, etc. Surprisingly, many of the items that they have are ones that they have never used despite the fact that they already have on hand the very things that could have helped them!  Their "ducks" were all sitting in a pretty row, neatly packaged, in the back of a closet, or in a drawer, or in a box under the bed.

What are you doing with your "duck?"  Are you experiencing some issues, problems, concerns with your case?  Do you have candles, oils, doll, laying around unused?  Pick them up!  Dust them off!  They are there to help you!

Remember, also, your caseworker is there to help you!  If you have www.spellmaker.com products laying around that you haven't used or stopped using, please consider picking them up again.  Don't just sit around accepting the things that might be happening to you, especially if you have the tools already there to help you! :-)  Your caseworker can help you tremendously in putting together a program of usage for the things you have!

Love, light, and peace,

Mambo Samantha Corfield 
www.spellmaker.com

'Memba This?

Hi everyone!  So over two years ago I published this post below about The Pink Bubble Meditation. Every once in awhile someone asks me about it and I will re-direct them to where the old post is.  However, this week, no less than TEN PEOPLE have mentioned it to me!  LOL.  I truly took this as a sign from Les Lois that there were people out there in need of this meditation exercise so I am simply reposting my old post for probably a whole new audience who needs this pink magick!!

Whomever is out there that needed this - God bless and here it is!

Love,light, and peace,
Mambo Sam
www.spellmaker.com

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Hello everyone!  Have you attempted meditation?  Meditation has been around for centuries and is used for many different manifestations of life:  health, love, anger management, relaxation, etc.  There are literally thousands of ways to meditate and assist in the manifestation of your goals. 

In spell work we are often trying to attain a particular goal:  It may be love, money, a job, etc.  Whatever our reason for doing the spell work, adding in some creative meditations can certainly be a way of assisting your situation.

Over the upcoming weeks, I would like to share with you some of my favorite meditation techniques. I hope you enjoy them!  The meditation technique below, the "Pink Bubble Meditation", is a wonderful meditation to use if you are working with our favorite love lwa, Erzulie Freda or working with pink candle magick or any other love magick.  :-)

Love,light, and peace,
Mambo Sam
www.spellmaker.com

Pink Bubble Meditation Technique

This meditation is simple and wonderfully effective.
Exercise:

• Sit or lie down comfortably, close your eyes and breathe deeply, slowly, and naturally. Gradually relax and feel this meditation taking you deeper and deeper.
• Imagine something that you would like to manifest. Imagine that is already happened.
• Picture it as clearly as possibly in your mind. Now in your mind’s eye surround your fantasy with a pink bubble; put your goal inside the bubble. Pink is the color associated with the heart, and if this color vibrations surrounds whatever you visualize, it bring to you only that which is in perfect affinity with your being.
• The third step is to let go of your bubble and imagine it floating off into the universe, still containing your vision. This symbolizes that you are emotionally ‘letting go” of it.
• Now it’s free to float around the universe, attracting and gathering energy for it’s manifestation.

Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain 1978

The Happy Hive!

Good morning everyone!  I woke up this morning smiling over the thought of what a happy hive we have here at www.spellmaker.com!  :-)  I just want to say some thank you's out there to all the folks that make things happen here.

First off, Parran Matt!  Thank you so much for all that you do to keep the Spellmaker office running smoothly!  From making product to filling orders to just general every day stuff - you are the man and I love you for it and so much MORE! :-)

To our daughters:  Sister Bridget and Sister Candelaria I cannot say enough about the efforts of these two women to help out wherever possible, and do whatever we ask without question to help the spiritual paths of themselves and others.  They are truly gems.

To our caseworkers:  God bless each and every one of  you!  Our confidential caseworker program is something very unique to Spellmaker.  Every client who desires to have someone on board to help them is welcome to choose or have assigned a confidential caseworker to them!  These very special folks are there to hold hands, make recommendations, offer solace, and in general take care of their clients. Each of them has a unique talent for what they do!

Unfortunately, caseworkers are often met with a lot of negativity and blame as oftentimes sad and angry people lash out at them as the nearest post of whipping. Frankly, sometimes our caseworkers take a beating!  But each of them continues on, understanding that their clients are often hurt, afraid, and lonely and that is the reason for them taking the blame for things they had no control over.  Let's face it, very few people whose lives are going great need a caseworker!  The very need for a caseworker assumes that you are having some challenges in your life!

It would behoove people to remember that caseworkers volunteered for their job and accept no pay for what they do.  It is part of their service to this House and Les Lois!  Thank you, thank you, thank you to those of you who continue to do casework and reach out and help others even in the face of their sometimes seeming ungratefulness!

To tech support:  Thank you so much for all the questions you answer and your tireless good cheer in doing so!

To Darla:  My grandson's mom,and my dear friend, Darla, has been helping us with the phone.  God bless her good cheer and constant great attitude towards clients!  Thank you so much, Darla!

To Khouzhan Sierra:  Thank you for undertaking the reimplementing of the birthday certificate program!  It is a huge job and thank you so much for seeing it through!

To the Novitiates:  Some of you are caseworkers, some of you are Prayer Group Leaders, technical support, writers, bloggers,  plus many more unseen workers! :-)  Those of you who have undertaken your service are doing a wonderful job!  Prayer Group Leaders, Caseworkers, tech support, and the Class Secretary - please accept my thanks for your continued service.  The others, please also accept my thanks for all that you are doing and will do in the future.  You are a great group of students and spiritual novitiates! I appreciate the efforts of all of you who are working towards your goals and ours!

To whomever I forgot to mention:  I love you and appreciate you, but if I forgot to mention you, it is just that I haven't had my two cups of coffee yet!  LOL.

It is great to be here in The Happy Hive with each and every one of you!

If one of these wonderful people has helped you, please give them a shout out!

Love, light, and peace,
Mambo Samantha Corfield
www.spellmaker.com  

Cookin' up a spell!

Hello everyone!

Happy Monday!!!  :-)  So recently I had the pleasure of cooking dinner for some dear friends of ours.  It's "that" time of year so I was able to make spaghetti sauce from fresh pasta tomatoes grown in my mother-in-law Eileen's garden - use fresh herbs, peppers, etc. 

In the midst of all that chopping, pureeing, stirring, etc., it struck me how much cooking was just like doing a spell (with a slight homage to Cajun Voodoo Love Cookin').   First of all, I had to want to cook this meal as perfectly as I could.  I couldn't just do it because I had to, or said I would.  It truly had to be a labor of love or that sauce would NOT come out right. (Hats off to my Dad for that one!)

Second, I had to concentrate and think on what I wanted the outcome to be.  In order to make this meal truly special I had to visualize the joy that it would bring and the love that it would show.  I cooked this just for you, because I love you, and I want you to see that love in what I am offering you.  Nothing could be closer to being spell work without being spell work!

Third, I had to take care with what I was doing; I had to check my ratios of tomatoes to garlic to peppers to onions. I had to make sure I stirred at the right time, checking to make sure nothing was burning, and get my timing right.

In the end, the meal was as perfect as I could make it!  Notice I said as perfect as I could make it?  Not necessarily perfect, maybe something wasn't exactly right, maybe I might have made a mistake.  However, I knew that I had done my personal best - the end result was going to be loved because I knew that those good folks would know that something had been made especially for them and that THEY had been at the forefront of my thoughts the whole time I was preparing the meal.

So approach your spell work the same way!  Care about what you are doing, follow the instructions to the best of your ability, and visualize the loving end result! Don't just go through the motions of your spell work because you have to, or the instructions said so, or Mambo said so!  Do it because you want to! You will feel happy and satisfied and you will know that no matter what the outcome, you did your very best!  That is success in a very special way!

Love,light, and peace,
Mambo Samantha Corfield
www.spellmaker.com

Friggatriskaidekaphobia - BOO!

Happy Friday everyone!  And certainly Happy Friday the 13th!  :-)  Ah, the stuff from which movies are made.

I actually remembering seeing the first of the Friday the 13th movies.  At that time, it was a pretty ground-breaking movie!  In my particular part of the country, New Orleans at that time, there was a very lively audience.  People were actually running screaming out of the theatre!  I don't think that happens too much anymore - too many things have happened to jade us about being afraid like that. However, at the time, a particular group of ladies of a certain age (who knows why the heck they were at that movie anyway) were sitting behind us in the theatre.  They were the first to go - knocking over other patrons seated near them and bounding down the theatre aisles, screaming, "Oh Lord, Oh God, get me out of here."  ;-)  No, I am not even kidding.

Anyway, a few days ago I posted something about living in fear and how I don't want you to do that to yourself!  However, there is also the realization that we are all afraid of SOMETHING!  Me, not too fond of heights or close places.  I am not sure if I am afraid of clowns or just don't like them, but they do absolutely creep me out.  I love the Cirque du Soleil shows that Matt and I have seen in Las Vegas, and it seems that sophisticated clowns do not creep me out.  LOL. 

Then, of course, there are more soul-trembling fears, those things that go beyond just creepy-crawly fears; there is the fear that the world will never come to peace again, fear that children will always be starving, fear that some people will never "get it", fear that someone will always be mistreating a pet, fear of America's disrespect for their elderly, fear that our educational system will never improve, and so forth and so on.

What do you fear?  Do you think your fears are irrational, but you have them just the same?  Or do you think that your fears are pretty well grounded?  Do you know the root of your fear or is it something that just seemed to "pop up?"  (That's me with my "fear" of clowns, I swear I don't know why!)

Enjoy your Friday the 13th! 

Love, light, and peace,
Mambo Samantha Corfield
www.spellmaker.com

For Lazaro.

Ridiculously, some might say,

I cried all the way home after I

met you.

But those who would say such

a thing would never understand

your sublime

perfection,

your precious spirit.

Surely they would never see as

I see into your past and present

and future all

at once.

Surely they have never held you

and smelled you and kissed at

the air because

you had breathed

into it.

So I shall remain ridiculously,

crazily, and maybe inexplicably,

a completely smitten

fan of your

incredible beingness.

Thank you for coming to

Planet Earth.

Love you!!!

Stress in Social Media?

Hello everyone,

I read a very intriguing article today that stated that doctors were starting to see stress symptoms caused by people trying to keep up with Facebook, Twitter, etc.  These people felt compelled to keep their statuses updated, pictures uploaded, etc., etc.  When they fell behind, they felt like failures.

In looking back over my fairly short history with social media (just a couple of years at most), I did see where there were times when I felt like needed to add "something" to Facebook or Twitter - otherwise it seemed like I was just sitting stagnant somewhere.  There is, to me, sometimes a huge obligatory feel to catching up on Facebook.

But doesn't this kind of go against the whole idea of social media?  Weren't we supposed to be on Facebook to have fun, catch up with one another, find old friends, reach out to those we love and care about?  Was it ever supposed to be a chore?

I had read quite some time ago about some people thinking that the verb "friending" someone on Facebook demeaned the whole idea of a friend.... that it took away from the very word "friend."

Obviously, as an online business owner, I do feel that I should be on Facebook, not just for family and friends, but because I believe that it offers potential customers of Spellmaker another way to get to know me.  Most of you who do know me, already know that I am big on having customers get to know us. I feel it is important for them to know who they will be not only giving their money to, but who are they entrusting with fragile things such as their love life!  I have always been a big believer in telling pretty much all my personal business to my customers.  LOL.  That has been sometimes a bone of contention with certain family members, but I figure if you are entrusting me with your personal information, turnabout is fair play.

However, on a personal level, how do you feel about social media such as Facebook?  Do you ever feel stressed about it?  Do you feel that it is something you MUST keep up with or do you just want to keep up with it?

One of my  Spellmaker Novitiates recently mentioned in one of her posts about evil Facebook and stalking people on there!  LOL - that is worthy of a whole 'nuther post, but first I would like to get your opinion on social media in general! 

Love, light, and peace,
Mambo Samantha Corfield
www.spellmaker.com 

Know Thyself.

How DO you see yourself? 

Hello everyone?  Besides the unbearable cuteness of the above picture, it does get one to thinking... how do I see myself?  And what is more important to you, how others see you, or how you see yourself? In a world where some struggle to be beautiful, popular, brave, or even just noticed, what brings the most satisfaction; being happy with what you see in the mirror or what others see?

I don't know if there is an easy answer, but would love to hear from you all about image, not just your physical image, but what do you see when you look in your spiritual mirror?

Love, light, and peace,
Mambo Samantha Corfield
www.spellmaker.com

The State of Fear.

Last week I had the opportunity to speak with an old friend that I had lost touch with. A rather unfortunate memory of this person is that she was always afraid of something!  While I enjoyed catching up with her, I was also sad to find that she was still that fearful person - she was working the same job that she absolutely hates for fear of going to find another one ("not in THIS economy"); she still had very little outside interests ("the world is full of crazy people") and she was still alone ("there are no good men left").

While Ellie knows what I do for a living, she is not a person prone to do things like spell work or candle work! I wish she was... I would definitely recommend that she try something like some white candle magick or a Milk of Damballah white bath to try to help her remove some of the fear and negativity that she finds herself steeped in!

So we will call my friend Ellie.  Ellie lives the State of Fear. Everything is riddled with negativity and fear and I began to remember why I had "lost touch."  While Ellie is an extreme case, how many of you out there are living in the State of Fear?  Are you afraid to make new friends, talk to people, put yourself out there, take a chance on... well... anything?

You know that old saying "nothing ventured, nothing gained?"  It is just as viable today as it ever was.  Even in these tough economic times, even while we are bombarded with news of atrocities throughout the world, there is still goodness, love, and fun to be had out there.  Notice I said OUT THERE.  It isn't coming to your doorstep.  You must go out there and live your life.  If you are afraid of every little thing - the dark, people, new friends,conversations,etc., you are doing yourself a terrible disservice.

I am not saying it is easy to overcome these fears, but won't you please try?  If you see any of yourself in those paragraphs above, try to master your fears of just one thing!  Are you afraid of people?  Are you sure that all of them are up to no good?  Try just talking to one new person a month - maybe they will be a rat bastard, but maybe they will be a new lifelong friend! Are you afraid of new ventures? Go some place new!  Force yourself if you have to.  I am sure you will find that there wasn't anything scary about it at all. :-) You might even enjoy yourself!

It's a big wide world out there people - if you are just existing in your tiny corner of it, never venturing out of your safe zone, not only are you doing yourself a disservice, you are doing the world a disservice - the rest of us out here might enjoy the pleasure of your company!  :-)

Love, light, and peace,
Mambo Samantha Corfield
www.spellmaker.com

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Spellmaker Online Video Voodoo Conference

Hello everyone!  As most of you probably know by now, our 2010 Voodoo Conference will be an online video conference!  We did this for a number of reasons, the number one being that right now is not a great financial time for a lot of people and so this allows us to cut the tuition for the conference by more than half from the prior conferences.  In this way, we hope that all of those folks who have always wanted to come to the conference but couldn't afford it, will be able to come this time!

Folks have had some questions about the conference, especially about how they will participate.  How much or how little you participate in this conference will be up to you - you can simply sit and watch or you can speak up or you can type your questions and we will see them as text questions, you can be "on" camera or "off" - there is a lot of flexibility as far as how you participate.  If you desire to be completely confidential, you can!

People have also asked about social time (like we have at the regular conference) and we have decided that, yes, we will provide for that.  Again, that is strictly up to you as to whether or not you want to join in on a video cocktail party or not!  :-)

Folks have also asked if we will be doing "hands on" workshops like we have in the past - yes, we will!  Every participant will still receive their "goodie bag" just like they did at the other conference, only this time it will be mailed (and some literature emailed) to them before the conference.  :-)

The biggest thing about the whole conference is that you will be able to participate as much or as little as you desire and still get the whole benefit of the classes, lectures, workshops, and demonstrations.

Registration is still open and the payment plan is still in effect if you need to break the payment into two parts, but that won't last too much longer as the conference is coming up in October! :-)

For more information, please see http://www.spellmaker.com/VoodooConvention/AVC2010REG.htm

Can't wait to see you all there!

Love,light, and peace,
Mambo Samantha Corfield
www.spellmaker.com

Is your spellwork too much work?

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work.”

— Thomas Edison

Greetings, everyone!  I know we have talked about this before - the work of spellwork!  However, I do think the subject can be revisited over and over again and still be of value!

All too often I hear people say that they think things like our spell kits are "just too much work." It is always a sign-inducing, eye-rolling moment for me because that statement generally comes from someone who just told me they would do ANYTHING to get Jack (or Jill) back into their lives.  But that is an extreme example - there are also smaller examples:  Those folks who just don't want to do another doll session or light another candle... they are just sick of spell work at the moment. 

Now that is something different!  Sometimes a little break from spell work is a good thing.  It gives you time to refresh your spirit,look at the spellwork with fresh eyes, and regain your energy.  The best way to take a break from spell work is during the break to assess the break itself; are you feeling good about the break?  Are you feeling that this is a time for you to renew yourself and your purpose? The biggest danger in taking a break sometimes comes in the form of not knowing when the break should be over.

I always tell the folks to whom I recommend a break to be on the look out for signs that their break is over.  If you are longing for your voodoo doll, or you start to miss the comfort and ritual of your candle magick, or you feel an incredible pull back into the work - those kinds of things are clear signs that your break is over!

Lately I have been literally bombarded with stories of clients and the success of their spellwork!  :-)  Needless to say, that is always amazingly awesome to hear!  As I have mentioned before, I do notice a very common thread in these success stories - these are very often folks who were dedicated to that work, had a real heart for it, and stuck to their guns even in the face of adversity.  Their success is inspiring!

So if the spellwork is seeming too much like work, then yes, take a small break, but never take your eye off the prize! ;-)

Love,light, and peace,
Mambo Samantha Corfield
www.spellmaker.com

 

For a smile.

The Park Bench
Poet: Unkown

Beneath the long, straggly branches of an old willow tree.
Disillusioned by life with good reason to frown,
For the world was intent on dragging me down.
And if that weren't enough to ruin my day,
A young boy out of breath approached me, all tired from play.
He stood right before me with his head tilted down
And said with great excitement, "Look what I found!"

In his hand was a flower, and what a pitiful sight,
With its petals all worn - not enough rain, or too little light.
Wanting him to take his dead flower and go off to play,
I faked a smile and then shifted away.
But instead of retreating he sat next to my side
And placed the flower to his nose and declared with overacted surprise,
"It sure smells pretty and it's beautiful too.
That's why I picked it; here, it's for you."

The weed before me was dying or dead.
Not vibrant of colors: orange, yellow or red.
But I knew I must take it, or he might never leave.
So I reached for the flower, and replied, "Just what I need."
But instead of him placing the flower in my hand,
He held it mid-air without reason or plan.
It was then that I noticed for the first time
That weed-toting boy could not see he was blind.

I heard my voice quiver; tears shone in the sun
As I thanked him for picking the very best one.
"You're welcome," he smiled, and then ran off to play,
Unaware of the impact he'd had on my day.
I sat there and wondered how he managed to see
A self-pitying woman beneath an old willow tree.
How did he know of my self-indulged plight?
Perhaps from his heart, he'd been blessed with true sight.

Through the eyes of a blind child, at last I could see
The problem was not with the world; the problem was me.
And for all of those times I myself had been blind,
I vowed to see the beauty in life, and appreciate every second that's mine.
And then I held that wilted flower up to my nose
And breathed in the fragrance of a beautiful rose
And smiled as I watched that young boy, another weed in hand,
About to change the life of an unsuspecting old man.