Time, Energy, and Wishes

Every year we would pile more and more junk into the attic. One day I had nothing planned. My goal was to clean up. While digging through a box I found a lamp. It was pretty; one of the ones you would see on tv or in an antique store. Since it was so elegant, I brought it down. When I set the lamp on the table it started smoking. I jumped back, ready to grab a fire extinguisher from the other room. A ghost-like form appeared.

The 'smoke' then spoke.

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Genie: You can have one wish.

Me: Anything I want? (*It's a genie!*)

Genie: No, I only solve problems.

Me: Ok... (*Let's see...*)

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My wish for you,

Is to help me with,

Time and energy.

I want to do everything,

The world offers so much,

But we only do little.

Swimming, dancing, sailing,

Music, art, school, work,

Friends, family, lover.

How can I spread out,

My time and energy?

Will you help me manage and organize?

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Wait!

Maybe I should ask,

For a better deed,

One that matters to more.

You could probably solve,

Many world-wide problems,

Or something important.

But could I pass you on, to someone else?

Could I get my personal wish,

Then give you to someone who,

Will wish for something better?