No Longer Chained

Sympathy percieves with compassion, Foolishness frolicks in fields of wanting. Wisdom searches for understanding. And pays alms with contrition. Astuteness aquires intelligence. Tolerates conflicts’ tugging sway. Prevails over mishaps day by day. Steers forward with persistence. Acumen and thoughtful insight gained, Life becomes a peaceful journey…accepting. The heart grows strong and supporting. The soul soars no longer to self-glory chained. Ó November 16, 2011 Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/16/2011 3:09:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your creative work..I especially like the last line..That is one thing that all could set as their goal..Thanks again for the kind review of my work..Sara

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Date: 11/17/2011 11:13:00 AM

Thank you so very much for reading my poetry and taking time to leave your kind comment. I appreciate you. I have really enjoyed these few days that I have had the opportunity to write and read some poetry here on the soup. It’s great to be able to do so and hopefully, it will continue. But…life is about to be hectic once again…soon. I send my love. Sincerely, Dane Ann

Funom Makama

Date: 11/16/2011 2:33:00 PM

This is excellent and perfectly crafted to bring out the meaning as glaring as possible. I love this piece!

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Date: 11/17/2011 11:15:00 AM

Thanks for loving it! Thank you so very much for reading my poetry and taking time to leave your comment. I appreciate your kindness. I have enjoyed these few days writing and reading some poetry here on the soup. It’s great to be able to do so and hopefully, it will continue. But…life is about to be hectic once again…soon. I send my love. Sincerely, Dane Ann