Souls Can Stand

Souls Can Stand

A heart that stands-alone knows hurts that troubles brew.
If ever in a bugaboo, in need of loving hands,
Take leave of evil plights; each day begin anew.
On knees, bow down and praise the Lord; with vigor make your stand.

Wait not to seek your God; invite His love within.
When drifting on the wings of hope and trials overwhelm.
Remember, prayers unto the Lord build strength…raze sin.
Abide with His enduring love keep seeking Heaven's realm.

Depend on God to bear hope up and heal zest lost.
Dwell not on dreadful heartaches and mistakes on past paths trod. 
Malevolence can muddle minds when faith is tossed.
Is hatred worth eternity exiled away from God?

Make life sublime, pure hearts; forgive.  Then, kneel, and say. 
“Oh Lord, today, come light my path; absolve this heart and stay.”



Member Contest Entry: POULTER'S MEASURE; 
Sponsored by: Brian Strand

© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
February 19, 2010
Poetic form: Quatrain
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Dane Ann. Sorry I am late with the comment. Love, Carol
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March 1, 2010 at 10:09 AM
Congrats on your well deserved win! This is a lovely poem. Thank you for your lovely comments. I really enjoy the last line of this poem! Always. -Mike
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February 27, 2010 at 8:32 AM
Very nice write, Dane Ann! Congratulations on your win in this contest and thank you for your kind compliments on my 2 latest successess. Best wishes, Caroline.
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February 27, 2010 at 4:36 AM
Spiritually beautifuly put. I loved this work of art.
La France Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 7:17 PM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest with this beautiful and inspiring poem... Constance
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February 26, 2010 at 3:54 PM
Congratulations on your win Dane Ann with this lovely inspiring piece. I am happy I didn't miss it. I just got back from my visit to see my grandson in Calif. Blessings, Connie
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February 26, 2010 at 3:08 PM
"Very GOOD, sorry I missed this one before! Congratulations on your win, and thanks for all your recent comments to me. LUv, Andrea
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February 26, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Blessings to you for sharing this inspirational poem with us. Nice use of rhyme. Congratulations on placing fourth in Brian's contest. Enjoy your success. Keep on writing!! Karen
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February 26, 2010 at 6:12 AM
Congrats Dane Ann on your brilliant winning poem in Brian's contest.. a wonderful and well deserved win for an excellent write from an amazing lady and poetess.. blessings with luv.. my friend.. Linda-Marie..
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February 26, 2010 at 1:43 AM
Congratulations on your success with this lovely work..Well done Dane Ann. ...Margaret
Strand Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 12:29 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Dane.Rgds Brian .My latest contest 'TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY' is now open.
Strand Avatar
February 20, 2010 at 12:35 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Dane.Rgds Brian
Ford Avatar
February 19, 2010 at 7:43 PM
Such beautiful spiritual insight Dane thank you for we can all sometimes use a reminder =)
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