Open Our Hearts

Divine influence sends a mighty spark.
But ramblings of man confound the heart.
Each living soul can upon Truth embark.
Hope inside self is where “knowing” must start.

It matters not what human minds conceive.
Ideas are transient, but Truth is not.
Beginning became and some men believe.
Just how it happened is wrought with thought.

Rightness of the matter now is and was.
Whatever it was since inner space spark. 
Teachers may incite commotion and buzz.
The road to true knowledge is God’s hallmark  

Contention and hatred never were love.
Religious differences might push and shove.
Can we not know the creator above?
Only when thinking greets the pure white dove.

Notice parallels in sacred insight.
Bury the angers; let differences enthrall.
Encourage love’s spirit; seek truth and light.
Let us open our hearts to each soul…to all.

© July 21, 2010
Dane Smith-Johnsen

Inspired “Go Ask Alice” by Deborah Guzzy.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 7/24/2010 8:43:00 PM
Lovely sentiments. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 7/23/2010 9:12:00 AM
Congrats Dane Ann on your winning poem in Debbie's contest with a beautiful write and win.. so happy to be sharing the placement with u my friend.. lets enjoy our victory dance.. with luv..
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Date: 7/23/2010 8:31:00 AM
Hooray for you, Dane Ann!! This is such a wonderful poem, to honor Deborah's Go Ask Alice.....yet stands alone in all it's own glory! Great work...Congratulations on your win!! Love, Carrie
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Date: 7/23/2010 8:31:00 AM
Hooray for you, Dane Ann!! This is such a wonderful poem, to honor Deborah's Go Ask Alice.....yet stands alone in all it's own glory! Great work...Congratulations on your win!! Love, Carrie
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Date: 7/23/2010 8:23:00 AM
Congrats on the 8th place win in the contest, Dane
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Date: 7/23/2010 8:21:00 AM
Congrats on the 7th place win, Doris
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Date: 7/21/2010 6:07:00 PM
I enjoyed Open our hearts. Good luck in the contest
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Date: 7/21/2010 1:32:00 PM
Good luck with this one, Dane Ann.....and thanks so much for my 3rd place in your "Light's Out" contest!! I'm so pleased!!! Thank you very much! Love, Carrie
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Date: 7/21/2010 12:07:00 PM
enjoyed reading today!
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Date: 7/21/2010 11:26:00 AM
What a wonderful inspiration indeed....and a lovely entry to Debbie's contest!! Great job, Dane Ann....Deborah inspires us all !! (and so do you!)
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Date: 7/21/2010 8:04:00 AM
I enjoyed Open our hearts very much. Nice expressions
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