Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Free verse

This One's For You

This One’s for You
     By Dane Smith-Johnsen

Wherever you are, when life seems hopeless, 
And your scrambled essence screams inside out. 
The pain wrenches it’s own form of anguish.
Head harrowing, distant dreams devoured
Fear asks, “Why me?  Dear God, why me?  Why me?

                        Stop!

Release the throbbing hurt; control moments.
Revive the tranquility once within.
Just for a moment, wait upon the Lord.
Let Him hold you.  Do you sense His presence?
Never give up on God; share your sweet soul.

                        Look!

All around.  See the wonder of Creation.
The beauty prepared for you. Please partake.
Preclude pain.  Spotlight God for a moment
He can bequeath irresistible joy.
Never give up on God, spill your sweet soul.

                       Listen!
  
Permit the fear to disappear; hear God.
Cast off your pain in Jesus’ Holy name.
Listen quietly for a little while.
Hear Him; sense the mighty comfort He gives.
Trust His strength to help you and heal your heart.
                                      Amen

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Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 10, 2010 at 7:13 PM Congrats on your big win in Mac's contest with this wonderful entry .. enjoy ..with luv.. Linda-Marie

Dr.Ram Mehta June 10, 2010 at 7:01 PM Congrats on the 8th place win, Dane Ann

June 10, 2010 at 6:47 PM I liked the message in this one the first time I read it. Keep that faith shining. Congratulations on being one of the winners in Mac's contest. Enjoy your success. Wishing you many more. Karen

Mac Mcgovern June 10, 2010 at 6:28 PM A powerful, inspirational poem. Congratulations on your 8th place win in my contest. Well done.

Debbie Guzzi December 25, 2009 at 7:50 PM Congrad's on your feature "pink flamingo" Light & Love

Daver Austin December 23, 2009 at 7:11 AM Trust is the name of the game, eh? For sure! Congrats on this didactic jewel being featured. Love, daver

Janette Fisher December 22, 2009 at 12:04 PM Dane Ann - another wonderful piece and deserving of it being featured - many congrats. Rgds Janette

Anthony Nutter December 22, 2009 at 3:19 AM What a wonderful tribute to your faith and such an uplifting testamonial. Enjoyed reading and I needed this pick me up on such a cold dreary winters day. Congratulations on having the poem featured this week. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit

Carol Sunshine Brown December 22, 2009 at 3:16 AM Congratulations on your remarkable poetry being featured this week Dane Ann. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol

Caroline Cécile Delacroix December 21, 2009 at 11:14 PM Very inspirational, Dane Ann. Congrats on your poem being featured this week. Happy Holidays! Caroline.

Nicole Sharon Brown December 21, 2009 at 5:41 PM Congrats on being featured this week. This is a well deserved honor. Have a blessed holiday season.

Andria Breen December 21, 2009 at 12:00 PM Congrats on being featured! This poem touched my heart. It reminded me of the hurt but also my recovery from it all and also a reminder of what it is to be a child of God. Thank you so much for this poem! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

James Fraser December 21, 2009 at 11:09 AM Congratulations on your featured poem this week Dane Anne, Merry Christmas to you and your family >> James,xx

P Sheart December 21, 2009 at 11:06 AM Hi Dane Ann, Congrats on your poem being featured this week!! Very well deserved. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty

L'Nass Shango December 21, 2009 at 5:34 AM Very inspiring, filled with the same consolation I find in all your writes. I am so indebted to the inspiration of your wonderful faith, and congratulate you on this being featured to our joy.

Brian Strand December 21, 2009 at 12:52 AM Congrats on your feature write this week Dane.Rgds Brian

Sean Kelly September 22, 2009 at 4:04 AM Great inspired piece , as ever , DA . My note was just explaining that I was off site and missed your note . Let me know by Soup-Mail , how I can help with the juggling and I will gladly join in .. Sean ..

Fernando Lachica May 7, 2009 at 7:45 AM Dane Ann, you're my first favorite poet. Excellent materials of yours! and, "This One's for You...a very creative piece!

Fernando Lachica April 27, 2009 at 6:45 AM Great! I felt it! Dane...such a beautiful piece..

April 24, 2009 at 11:41 AM Love the wonderful inspirational message in this poem. Creative format. What an uplifting poem. Blessings to you for sharing it. Karen

L'Nass Shango April 24, 2009 at 7:15 AM Stop ... look... listen ... is a very true message - we need to interupt negativity in our lives just by stopping and detaching from that flow ... then emptying all by looking, for by looking we see the discordance between us and nature ... then listening fill the void ... these words are filled with therapeutic magic ... bravo, Dane.

Carolyn Devonshire April 23, 2009 at 7:36 PM Outstanding work from one of my favorite writers! Your encouragement is inspiring. Love, Carolyn

John Toyne April 23, 2009 at 6:41 PM This piece is absolutely remarckable. Not only is it beautiful and inspirational but it shows what kind of person you are and the outstanding talent you possess. I love this piece, Toyne

Raul Moreno April 23, 2009 at 5:54 PM Remarkable structure, I loved the last stanza, your talents shine brightly...Raul

Yoni Dvorkis April 23, 2009 at 5:41 PM Lovely language Dane. I like the shock treatment with the one word phrases with ! afterward. It's almost like snapping out of a trance. Very beautiful and inspirational. -Yoni

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