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Perfection

Oh, that I were perfect Full of endless love and compassion Empathetically embracing charity Giving selflessly from the depths of my soul. Loving and forgiving painlessly, wisely Enduring all manner of evil without hatred Without complaint Without anger Always… Forever forsaking faults Free of revengeful inklings. Never dreaming of another’s calamity. Never dwelling on ill wishes. Never noticing imperfections in others Charitable in thought and deed. Sharing my soul…my talents…my hopes…my dreams. Selflessly looking toward the well being of others. Putting their needs before my own. Endlessly overlooking bitterness sent my way. Never indulging in envy or covetousness. Returning hatred and envy with kindness. Never misinterpreting another’s intentions. Never speaking harshly Never making a mistake But, alas, I am not faultless. The road to perfection is an uphill climb. Introspection makes the direction clearer. Desire for improvement shines light upon the path. Endurance is the key. Love is the essence. Forgiveness a must! God forgives. Shall we, also, and find peace…eternally? I say yes, with God’s help Through the perfect love of Christ – His love is the light of the world. Perfection is my goal. Forgiven…forgiving – Faultless, before the Father Perfected through the eternities. © April 27, 2011 Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

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Date: 5/1/2011 10:50:00 PM
DAne ann, you did a topic of which you are well in tune. You do many good works! Congrats on your HM. I think you are close to perfect whether you may think so or not!
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Date: 4/29/2011 5:52:00 PM
Awesome poem!!! Long time no speak :) all my fault I know. Hope you and your family are well. I honestly love this poem... His love really is the light of the world.
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Date: 4/29/2011 11:43:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Dane Ann in Debbie's contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/28/2011 9:06:00 PM
Many warm congrats Dane Ann for this win.
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Date: 4/28/2011 7:13:00 PM
Congrats Dane Ann on your HM in Debbie's contest with this excellent entry my friend.. enjoy your special honor with luv..
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Date: 4/28/2011 11:24:00 AM
Many congrats Dane for big win in Debbies contest with imagination at its best. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
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Date: 4/28/2011 10:47:00 AM
Another success for you today, dear friend. Congratulations! Loved this poem just as much the second time around. Love the poet too! Carolyn
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Date: 4/28/2011 7:52:00 AM
Congratulations on the HM win in the contest, Dane
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Date: 4/28/2011 1:58:00 AM
lovely whispers of thoughts sublime, dane.. another big cheers to you for a fine win!:) huggs
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Date: 4/27/2011 9:11:00 AM
Only a heart as compassionate as yours could come up with such a beautifully inspirational poem, dear Dane. Miss you and love your poem, Carolyn
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