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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.

Copyright © Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen | Year Posted 2009

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Vince Suzadail Jr. Date: 11/6/2011 9:09:00 AM Congrats Dane Ann on your poem being featured. God Bless. Vince Login to Reply Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 11/6/2011 10:27:00 PM Thank you. Sincerely, Dane Ann

Date: 11/5/2011 7:26:00 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 Login to Reply Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 11/6/2011 10:28:00 PM Thank you for your congratulations and continued encouragement. Sincerely, Dane Ann

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 11/1/2011 8:36:00 PM Congrats on featured poem this week on PS .. wonderful to share with luv.. Login to Reply Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 11/6/2011 10:28:00 PM Thank you. Sincerely, Dane Ann

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 10/31/2011 1:09:00 PM Congratulations on your well deserving poetry being featured this week Dane Ann. Love, Carol Login to Reply Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 11/6/2011 10:28:00 PM Thank you. Sincerely, Dane Ann

Poet Destroyer A Date: 10/30/2011 2:11:00 PM DANE, Congratulations on your featured poem of the week.. take care and have yourself a safe and fun Halloween week,..p.d. Login to Reply Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 11/6/2011 10:29:00 PM Thank you. Sincerely, Dane Ann (Halloween was great! The Grandchildren had so much fun!)

James Fraser Date: 7/16/2009 10:16:00 AM Beautiful poem Dane, you do have a lovely way with words, Soup Mail for you>>James Login to Reply Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 11/6/2011 10:30:00 PM Thank you. Sincerely, Dane Ann (Good to see you, James...life has been hectic, here.)

David Smalling Date: 6/9/2009 7:21:00 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. Login to Reply Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 11/6/2011 10:30:00 PM Thank you. Big Smiles, Dane Ann

Jay Loveless Date: 6/8/2009 10:41:00 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 Login to Reply

James Peranteau Date: 6/5/2009 3:57:00 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 Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 6/4/2009 8:35:00 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 Login to Reply Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 11/6/2011 10:31:00 PM Thank you, my dear friend. With Love, Dane Ann (Better late than never...when life is hectic! LOL)