Dane Ann's Special Gifts

Gentle voice
Soft and soothing on the phone
At any hour, you’re never alone

Spiritual heart
Fills each day with acts of kindness
By her presence you are blessed

Faithful ally
Stands by you when your world’s cold
And never utters a secret told

Generous nature
Whatever she has she will give to you
Knows what you need and takes her cue

Joyful soul
Dries your tears and makes you smile
Paints happiness in artistic style

Loving spirit
Kind words she offers to everyone
Even the most trying son of a gun

Forever friend
Not a ship that passes in the night
Makes your entire lifetime bright


* Dedicated to American poet Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen, a Super Souper who has brightened my world.  Her grandchildren call her "Maw Maw."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Loving Iii Avatar
July 21, 2010 at 3:35 PM
congrads on your win. you have a y impersonating an i in ally. john
Dietrich Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 7:42 PM
This certainly deserved to place high . A lovely lovely friend she is indeed. Andrea
Gorelick Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 11:12 AM
I know she must be thrilled...I am for both of you..congrats by dear LNC. BG
Brown Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Congratulations Carolyn on your win in African Asset's contest "Praise your poetrysoup pal". Love, Carol
Adeite Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Big congratulations to you on your wonderful win in my contest, thanks for the support. You a simply a super Souper! Don’t drop your passionate pen, keep writing! With love, always, Adeleke
Dietrich Avatar
May 10, 2010 at 7:20 AM
I don't know for sure if I ever read this, but I see why it won the contest. Getting hard for me now to see a poem you haven't posted on this page yet! I might have to start reading from the back!! Hey, I hate to burst your Colby/Rupert bubble (spoiler alert) but I chanced upon a youtube yesterday revealing members of the jury. I couldn't believe what i was seeing and had to turn my eyes so that I did not see the final juror! How the heck are they leaking this stuff? You will see! Luv, Andrea
Johnson Avatar
April 19, 2010 at 3:08 PM
Congratulations on your lovingly written poem on a sincerely kindhearted person. Love, Joyce
Sweetheart Avatar
April 19, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Congrats Carolyn on your winning poem in the contest... sweet words for a sweet win from a sweet poet..luv.. Linda-Marie..
Freeman Avatar
April 19, 2010 at 8:51 AM
Good job on this gem Carolyn, Congratulations on your success in Dane's contest. Looks like she has another one posted.Smile! Agape, Moses
George   Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 5:35 AM
To have one person like this in your life, makes all difference. Beautifully written and heart felt, dear Carolyn. Love, Lainie. Thank you for your well wishes and comments.
Poyntz Avatar
March 27, 2010 at 2:00 PM
nice flow here easy to fold into the words as if becoming part of the poem itself. loved the gentle nature of you theme. Irish
Sweetheart Avatar
March 24, 2010 at 5:27 AM
Good luck with this awesome poetry entry.. it must take top prize for its awesome inspirational lines .. wonderful write Carolyn...enjoyed ..luv.. Linda-Marie..
James Avatar
March 22, 2010 at 5:17 PM
Fantastic! It was this contest that inspired the blog. I to entered the contest. Obviously Kindheartedness is on peoples minds
Culverhouse Avatar
March 22, 2010 at 10:43 AM
great poem, I love your picture on the web. You are very talented.
Austin Avatar
March 22, 2010 at 6:29 AM
What a wonderful description of love and friendship. I suspect the lines were written by a person who perfectly knows how to be a good friend. Love, daver
Strand Avatar
March 22, 2010 at 1:40 AM
Sounds a nice friend to have Carolyn.Thank you for your welcome comments.Rgds Brian
Briges Avatar
March 22, 2010 at 12:56 AM
Good job and really good poem keep up the work
Villarosa Avatar
March 22, 2010 at 12:33 AM
A forever treasure for this kind of a friend, Carolyn. Good luck to you on this contest. (^_^) Noel.
Haick Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 10:39 PM
She is a gem, Carolyn. Not too many of these...but there are some...A sure winner, I can tell..Best of luck anyway....Love, Audrey
Lopez Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 7:37 PM
great job with this write C.D. the best of luck in the contest..your kind words are heart felt!!
Taylor Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 3:56 PM
Excellent job Carolyn. Sounds like a winner to me. The best of luck. xxx Ralph P.S. Thanks for your comments on Open mouth
Fraser Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 12:52 PM
Delightful poem Carolyn, this lovely write should do well in Dane Ann's contest >> James
Cheeseman Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 12:36 PM
From one special heart to another, top write lady Daniel
Ryerson Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Yes, she is the very kind and unselfish soul I was guessing about...guess I guessed right....who would have guessed? - Tim
Dietrich Avatar
March 21, 2010 at 9:50 AM
She sounds like the best friend ever, Carolyn, I am sure this one will do great in the contest. LUv, Andrea
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