Royston Allen Poems

My dear, I almost lost you yesterday
my life all shattered and in disarray.
God could have chosen us by death to part
and brought so much sadness to my heart.
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As He died and breathed out His final breath
Speaking words much stronger than those of death.
Words of forgiveness and of loving care
hanging on the cross in agony there.
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Your arms of love enfold around me
and embrace me in passion so warmly
They entwine me with great emotion
Expressing your love and your devotion
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The world tries to squash us into its mould
warping our character as we grow old.
Nibbling away over the passing years
trying to make us assertive and fierce.
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The fruit of the Spirit manifest in the flesh
Beauty of character wrapped in righteousness
Manhood and Deity in perfect harmony
Such splendour and majesty in Jesus I see
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He would not let Jesus pass him by.
Called out to the Saviour with a loud cry.
It was his last chance to be made whole.
For blind from birth was this poor soul.
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Living on a shoestring, making ends meet
Providing food and comfort’s no mean feat
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We are safe in isolation ‘though the virus is running free
threatening the economy and our community.
The Government and Opposition are doing their very best
and so are all of our heroes working in the NHS.
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Oh no, it's time to read out loud again
I hate doing it and find it such a pain
I stutter and everyone can see
reading aloud is anathema to me.
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