Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Couplet

A Change of View Inside Myself

Childhood days knew frivolous fun.
Nights brought fears one by one.

Possessions were many we needed naught.
My heart ached for the love I sought.

Manicured yards brought flowers bloom.
Inside myself was disaster’s loom.

Unique and historic our house served a mission.
Provided warmth; whipped into submission.

Words whirled around like a centrifuge.
God’s loving Son was my soul’s refuge.

Escape came young, but I finished school.
I learned to love and live the golden rule.

© March 12, 2011
Dane Smith-Johnsen

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Carol Sunshine Brown March 17, 2011 at 6:55 AM Congratulations Dane Ann on your win in the "A Change of View" contest sponsored by Michael J. Falotico. Love, Carol

Elaine George March 17, 2011 at 6:11 AM any congrat's Diane-Ann on your BIG WIN! Very heart-felt poem. Lainie

Wilma Neels March 17, 2011 at 4:43 AM This is a real beauty DA, you share so much in this write.. Congratulations on your win, love Wilma

Tahera Mannan March 17, 2011 at 4:12 AM A wonderful poem so describing this super lady that you are. Many ongratulations for this win.

Caryl Muzzey March 16, 2011 at 6:48 PM Congratulations on your third place win with this great write!! Caryl

Joyce Johnson March 16, 2011 at 3:13 PM Glad change went in the right direction. Well done and congratulations. Love, Joyce

Andrea Dietrich March 16, 2011 at 2:28 PM wow, you are going couplet by couplet giving stark contrasts. It sounds like a lot of hidden things took place. And not so much for the good. Your spirit prevailed, DAne Ann, and you are now someone who can make a truly wonderful home! congratulations.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 16, 2011 at 2:20 PM Congrats Dane Ann on your wonderful win in Michael's contest .. a beautiful write my friend.. enjoy your win with luv..

Carolyn Devonshire March 16, 2011 at 2:12 PM A big congratulations on your win, dear friend. I love the unique introspective approach you took to Michael's contest. Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta March 16, 2011 at 1:57 PM Congratulations on the third place win in the contest of Michael, Dane

Michael J. Falotico March 16, 2011 at 1:48 PM Congrats my dear Dane on your win in my contest...thank you for your support...love Michael

Judy Konos March 13, 2011 at 2:10 PM Very touching indeed....Very and I Thank You very much....Judy

Carolyn Devonshire March 13, 2011 at 9:10 AM Yes, it is hard for any child to grow up in a hostile environment. I'm so glad you found your way to the light, Dane. Love you! Did you read the tribute I wrote to you? If this is for Michael's contest, I wish you success. Love, Carolyn