Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Couplet

I'M Sorry, Lord

I’m Sorry, Lord
     By Dane Smith-Johnsen

I’m Sorry. Oh, dear Lord, my God.
While imperfect on this earth I trod.
Forgive me, sins of omission.
As I live by will in submission.

One wrong choice after another,
Soon, I turned my head from a brother.
Then, focused mostly on myself.
Love:  Thy example, put on the shelf.

I’m sorry, dearest, perfect God.
I failed to hold to Thy iron rod.
I made new friends; they seemed so dear.
Thy muddied teachings once crystal clear.

Temptation came to blinded eyes.
And I listened to the devil’s lies.
Rationalizing: next best friends.
Forgetting to know the wages: sins.

I’m sorry, Lord.  Your love ignored.
I turned away from Thy care adored.
Forgive me for my youthful ways.
I forgot to love Thee day by day.

Now kneel I humbly at Thy throne. 
Heal my heart. Understanding has grown.
Forgive me for forgetting, God.
I’m sorry for imperfections trod.

This poem was written for Christie Moses, I’m Sorry Contest.

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Vince Suzadail Jr. November 6, 2011 at 9:09 AM Congrats Dane Ann on your poem being featured. God Bless. Vince Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 6, 2011 at 10:27 PM Thank you. Sincerely, Dane Ann

November 5, 2011 at 7:26 PM Thank you for sharing this prayer/poem with us. Your faith shines through your words. Congratulations on having being featured. Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 6, 2011 at 10:28 PM Thank you for your congratulations and continued encouragement. Sincerely, Dane Ann

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 1, 2011 at 8:36 PM Congrats on featured poem this week on PS .. wonderful to share with luv.. Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 6, 2011 at 10:28 PM Thank you. Sincerely, Dane Ann

Carol Sunshine Brown October 31, 2011 at 1:09 PM Congratulations on your well deserving poetry being featured this week Dane Ann. Love, Carol Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 6, 2011 at 10:28 PM Thank you. Sincerely, Dane Ann

Poet Destroyer A October 30, 2011 at 2:11 PM DANE, Congratulations on your featured poem of the week.. take care and have yourself a safe and fun Halloween week,..p.d. Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 6, 2011 at 10:29 PM Thank you. Sincerely, Dane Ann (Halloween was great! The Grandchildren had so much fun!)

James Fraser July 16, 2009 at 10:16 AM Beautiful poem Dane, you do have a lovely way with words, Soup Mail for you>>James Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 6, 2011 at 10:30 PM Thank you. Sincerely, Dane Ann (Good to see you, James...life has been hectic, here.)

David Smalling June 9, 2009 at 7:21 AM Man is never more noble than when in humility he climbs down from his pinnacle of pride to say "I am sorry, forgive me." These are the words that mean I want to do different next time. and when say them to God he empowers us to change ... this poem brings everything the word means into perspective. A great write. Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 6, 2011 at 10:30 PM Thank you. Big Smiles, Dane Ann

Jay Loveless June 8, 2009 at 10:41 AM Beautiful. And I MUST Agree With James. What He Said Is True. Also. God Forgives If You Can Admit You Were Wrong. Im Glad Ive Learned This Lesson Myself. Peace. Forever Boo Boo

James Peranteau June 5, 2009 at 3:57 PM Dane,...no matter how you fare with the contest,..Jehovah surly heard your prayer,..and thats a score which is fair (unblemished,clean) my dear ! james

Carolyn Devonshire June 4, 2009 at 8:35 AM Very touching, Dane Ann. You cannot get past the errors of your "youthful days," but the Lord already has. Great entry for the contest. Love, Carolyn Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 6, 2011 at 10:31 PM Thank you, my dear friend. With Love, Dane Ann (Better late than never...when life is hectic! LOL)