Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Prose Poetry

Families: the Most Important Social Unit

Families are the most important social unit in existence on earth today.  For it is out of the 
family that every worker, teacher, preacher, agnostic, librarian, construction worker, mason, 
mayor, Senator, Congressman, President, World Leader, mothers, fathers, and yes, every 
man and woman who fills an occupation (or not) grow to be the individual that they are.

Families are important because the beginning of all feelings originate right there in the 
home.  A newborn child may feel the love and affection of adorning parents.  Or, if the 
parent is a drug addict or mentally challenged, the child will have a different experience, an 
unpleasant one that no child deserves.  We are what we choose.  And our choices teach the 
young ones. 

There are a myriad of variables that influence an individuals feelings of self-worth, good or 
bad.  The family is the place where love and care are learned and shared.  Anger 
management, good or bad, is taught by example.  Manners, good or bad are taught or not…it 
depends.  Everything that a man or woman becomes has its roots in the family.

So, given this, let us all work together as parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents, 
nieces, nephews, cousins, and even friends to become the best possible individuals within our 
families that we can.  Let each of us strive for peace in the heart, the home, the city, the 
nations, the world.  Because we are all God’s children.  And we deserve the best possible 
life.  A little bit of heaven on earth can happen if everyone does their part to live, love, 
forgive, and enjoy what God has given them.

Written for the Rambling Poet's Narrative Contest.
Copyright 2-8-10  © Dane Smith-Johnsen

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Jimmy Anderson March 2, 2010 at 1:29 PM Dear Dane Ann, Congratulations on your win in the contest! I've asked Audrey to post this comment on my behalf. ...Jimmy

Audrey Haick March 1, 2010 at 5:37 PM My dear Dane Ann, I'm sending my warm congratulations to you on your win in A Rambling Poet's Narratie Contest!! ...Because we're all God's children ..And we deserve the best possible life!!" Amen. Wwhen I read these lines I know that I am on the right path with some decisions I have made in my life. Thanks so much for always encouraging and inspiring me, personally. Love to you, Dane Ann....Audrey

Mike Butler March 1, 2010 at 10:23 AM Great job with this and your success in the contest. You're and amazing writer--take a bow! Take care, -Mike

Carol Sunshine Brown March 1, 2010 at 9:24 AM Congratulations on your win in ARPoet's "Act One Scene One" Contest ~Dane Ann~. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 28, 2010 at 7:10 PM Congrats Dane Ann on your winning poem in the Act 1 Scene 1 contest.. a most wonderful write and more wonderful win for u to enjoy .. so please enjoy.. luv.. Linda-Marie

Brian Strand February 10, 2010 at 8:10 AM Best wishes with your poem Dane.Rgds Brian

Brian Strand February 10, 2010 at 8:09 AM Best wishes with your poem Dane.Rgds Brian

John Freeman February 8, 2010 at 11:01 PM The family unit is certainly the most important social unit. When a child is raised with wrong role models, the seeds planted will first have to be rooted up, before good seeds can be replanted. Therefore it takes twices as long to raise a good plant. Good job, Sincerely, love, Moses

Sue Mason February 8, 2010 at 4:09 PM I never knew the wonderful "family" of which you write ... families can be dark and scary places for many who are the recipients of physical, mental, sexual, spritual or emotional abuse. I applaude your desire expressed in the last paragraph to "strive for peace" and thanks for this excellent write here, DaneAnn !!