Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Villanelle

Let Not Thy Soul Wander

Let not thy soul wander through the dark of night.
A wandering soul finds no rest from the mundane.
Go forth, instead, firmly fixed on Heaven’s light.

Clothe thyself in marvelous spiritual delight.
Steadfastly seek the Savior; let faith ascertain.
Let not thy soul wander through the dark of night.

When the world whirls its pains, God gives great insight. 
Sink not into sorrows that can drive the mind insane.
Go forth, instead, firmly fixed on Heaven’s light.

Let delight overpower darkness and fright.
Trust in the Lord; from wicked choices abstain.
Let not thy soul wander through the dark of night.

It is not easy to always choose the right.
Let not the stains of sin and darkness enchain.
Go forth, instead, firmly fixed on Heaven’s light.

Forgive, all, even yourself; let hope reignite. 
Eternal happiness is a good goal; obtain.
Let not thy spirit wander through the dark of night.
Go forth, instead, firmly fixed on Heaven’s light.

Copyright March 14, 2015
Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Written for Poetry Soup Member Contest: Repeat After Me
Sponsor: Rachael Firman

Also written to encourage myself and others...as needed.

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Skat A March 15, 2015 at 3:23 PM Wonderful poem Dane...SKAT Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen March 17, 2015 at 3:07 AM Your very thoughful and much appreciated comment means a lot to me. Thank you, respectfully and happily. Big Smiles, Dane Ann

Sunflower Poetess March 14, 2015 at 2:00 PM Love this kind of writing. Hope you win 1st place. Blessings to you Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen March 14, 2015 at 4:36 PM Thank you so much for your most encouraging comment and your good wishes. Big Smiles, Dane Ann