Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Rhyme

Accepting Pain

Accepting Pain
     By Dane Smith-Johnsen

Accepting pains, 
I fain life becomes troublesome.
In Sun or rain
As days of great helplessness come.

Praying remains, 
Sustain hope that hurts shall soon go.
Forestall complaints.
Watch faith with great endurance grow. 

Go not insane
Nor spend thoughts on self-pities lure.
And be not vain,
Dwell not on aches without a cure. 

Jesus the Christ,
Pain and death without protest bore.
Kingly gifts, myrrh
Scores of sins roared upon Christ's door.

God's Begotten
Willing, complaint-less, crucified.
A mortal man
Suffered pain and shamefully died.

Soon pain shall pass.
Living truths prepared souls procure.
God judges last.
Trusts, take comfort as pains endure.
 
ã October 31, 2009

(Dedicated to all that suffer with the
mental and physical ills of mortality-
Never give up!)

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Billy Thekidster November 22, 2009 at 1:55 PM I've accepted my pain. It's always with me. The emotional kind not pain physically. Your piece however is a constant reminder to me. Faith can not only move mountains, it can make you pain free. - Great piece Dane. Enjoyed. Best Wishes Always, Bill

Doris Culverhouse October 31, 2009 at 6:20 PM Thanks for that, I need daily reminders to not dwell on my problems. Very nice!!

Robin L. Gass October 31, 2009 at 8:35 AM Dane, this goes straight to my favs! To think of all that Christ bore for us, to save us, with such acceptance is a good lesson for all of us. When there is acceptance, through faith, God helps us endure and grow. Beautiful poetry, Dane! Love, Robin