Top Ten Blessings

An Almighty Father, who always attends to my soul.
(Blessed beliefs sustain the brightness of my Lord.)

Jesus Christ who loves me and died on the cross for my sins.
(Sweet salvation succors repentance and supports spiritual growth.)

The Gift of the Holy Spirit bears witness to truthfulness in God’s word.
(That still small voice that gives direction to life.)

My soul mate, my love, strengthens my heart everyday.
(Constant companionship caresses my loneliness.)

Family and its many members that choose to show love.
(Children and grandchildren enliven life, especially.)

A church where truth is taught and leaders live inspired.
(Seeing people living rightly shows that virtue is achievable.)

A charismatic consortium, friends committed to right ways.
(Good examples to emulate make the path toward perfection clearer.)

The capacity to forget unfortunate foibles projected upon me.
(Amid forgiveness fantastic peace flourishes.)

Emotions to help me understand and express God’s will in my life.
(Without feelings, life would be meaningless.) 

Delicious dreams that diminish depression day by day.
(Delightful living gives direction to my world.)

© May 30, 2011
Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Written for Poetry Soup Member Contest: Top Ten 	
Sponsored by: Adeleke Adeite

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 9/12/2011 10:23:00 AM
Wonderful to read Dane Ann. Great job! CR
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Date: 6/21/2011 5:43:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Adeleke's "Top Ten" contest Dane Ann. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/19/2011 3:46:00 PM
My congratulations on the win in the contest of adeleke, Dane
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Date: 6/19/2011 2:06:00 PM
Congrats Dane Ann on your third place win in the contest with this beautiful top ten list luv.. enjoy ..
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Date: 6/19/2011 10:22:00 AM
A beautiful listDane Ann. Congratulations on your win in the contest. Lvoe, Joyce
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Date: 6/19/2011 9:22:00 AM
I'm grateful for your support, congrats on your third place. Luv, Ade
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Date: 5/31/2011 6:23:00 PM
What an inspirational poem! Blessings to you for sharing it with us. Good luck in the contest. Karen
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Date: 5/30/2011 11:00:00 AM
I really enjoyed enjoyed that. Well done Dane
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Date: 5/30/2011 7:13:00 AM
great job...a great poem full of hearts and passion...! -junjun
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Date: 5/30/2011 3:20:00 AM
overpowering , dane! congrats on your win in my decade's contest and wishes for this tourney! .. i have a new one; hpe you'll join... blessings and huggs! :) nette
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