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Conflict of the Heart By Dane Smith-Johnsen From whence comes constant conflict, from within? You and I would never call love a sin. Prayers prayed; what shall be our destination? I felt it, the Spirit’s confirmation. The message, loud and clear; marry Ingrid. Safe, comfortable in your arms, my heart hid. Marriage license bought and commitments made. Dreams about the future carefully stayed. Trust given, and with no reservation. Joy grew beyond one’s imagination. There, with you, fears of the world subsided. Peacefulness within my soul abided. God’s loving gift had been in my heart laid. The gratitude felt couldn’t be repaid. Yes, I do remember that God is kind. Yet, life’s eternal mate was hard to find. Love, twisted in a vine, finally found. The fragrant fruit burst forth; free love unbound. Adoration, a present deep within, Fulfilled empty places could be no sin. Exuberating hopes burst forth each day. Dreams engulf all reason; some say we’re gay. There, before me in splendour you stand tall. Love for you, hermaphrodite, shall not fall. Despite the glaring stare that some folks give Together, we’ll press forward, just to live. Please look upon the good, withhold your darts. And pray, dear friend, that hatred soon departs. Judgement assumes its toll upon the soul. Subsided inner conflict is love’s gold. We’ll ask God to lift conflict from within To help us gain respect from thoughtless men. So let the peace begin with open hearts. For that is where pure love taught by Christ starts. AMEN © Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen December 27, 2006 Poetic form: Lyrical-Couplets Hermaphrodites have a complex genetic make up. My Ingrid is the father of a beautiful daughter.
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