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Allen Robinson Nov 2016
I play to remain
two steps ahead
to outwit & outlast
Moves are made
adapting to ever
changing strategy
The resolve to
take calculated
risks and sacrifice
key pieces to
ensure victory
Knowing all of this
I still paly on a high
level in my mind
LIFES CHESS GAME
is real and take backs
are not optional as
we play for keeps
we play for survival
we play for love
we play for family
we play for redemption
we play to win.
Allen Robinson Nov 2016
In many ways we are different
color, race, ***, nationality and
heritage to name a few

The parallel is that we are similar
views, make up, character and
love of art, sports and culture

Many fail to understand our
connection and the levels that
it is built upon over time

Perfect, we are not... however
as a unit we move as one and
combine our strengths.
Allen Robinson Nov 2016
Face 2 face
we engage
deep ocular
connection
peering into
one another's
love lost souls
clamoring for
endless affection
An ear whisper
sparks passion
sensual and soft
warm breath
raises neck hairs
stimulating
veins to release
carnal blood flow
Alert and aware
touching ensues
as it always does
Nature steps in
takes over to
reveal
JUST US.
For V.
Allen Robinson Nov 2016
Like and axe to wood
you cut out my heart
aligning it with yours

APPREHENSIVE I was
yet I succumb to your
keen feminine wiles

I'm all in until time
passes away and I
no longer exist for love.
For V.
  Nov 2016 Allen Robinson
Valsa George
Oh, my Father in Heaven
Guarding me from all perils and trials  
And sets my heart free of all clutter
For you, my songs of praise, I reserve

All my life, I shall sing
Without fail, in bloom or gloom
On every unfolding day
Through months and years
Till death and beyond
Let my songs sail across the skies
And with the chorus of the heavenly band, unite

Oh, the benevolent Lord of all creation
Custodian of all wealth
Contriver of birth and death
The Master Crafts man
Everything is your handiwork.

The lofty mounts
Veiled in misty snow
The verdant dales
Lush and still
The fathomless deep
Where mysteries peep
All the flowers
That bloom and wither
All things
Bright and beautiful
Everything, above and below
In all,
Let me behold thy grace
And sing Thee praise!

Oh! Redeemer of Mankind
Guide me through the dark
Guard my steps where dangers lurk
Hold my hand
And never loosen your grip

Make me face the light
Illumine me with wisdom serene
And fill me with love divine;
So that you be glorified
Here, on Earth
And in Heaven be!
Your "Tree of Life" has many 'leaves'.......
not all are family...and friends

It's that person
   to whom you just said "Hi"....
While walking down the street

It's the driver of the car
   you let back out of that parking space...
and returned a wave as it was driven away

It's the homeless person
    to whom you gave a couple of dollars
without having been asked

It's that elderly person
    you let in front of you
in the check-out line at the grocery

It's those to whom you gave a smile
    those, whose name... you will never know
And may never......see again......

It's those acts of un-selfishness
     that seem to be 'minor' in scope.....
But, not.....to those addressed-

These are the 'leaves'
      that are on your....

'Tree of Life'...

Keep yours"watered", everyday

r. riddle 09-25-2016
Allen Robinson Nov 2016
MAKE YOUR DAYS COUNT,
DON'T COUNT THE DAYS.
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