Play At Your Own Risk

at this moment 
a game is being played
two contemplating 
on moves being made
four sitting at a table
in a game called spades
ten passing a ball
up and down a court
all different variety's 
and kinds of sports
a man telling his wife 
why he's coming home late
a leader telling the his people
why they have to wait
the man at the gate 
telling you it's too late
the bureaucrat with power
that decides your fate
a boy asking a girl out 
for her very first date
a cop looking for criminals
using drugs as bait
the devil with his lies
who you dare to debate
and your compromise with God 
with whom you cannot equate
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dennis Avatar
February 3, 2012 at 9:22 PM
Like it, you mention most aspect of life.
Maverick Avatar
January 25, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Well yes who can equate with the Lord,, well put down write with breadth,, interested to read this today..) and thank you for your words on the write of mine...
Wesley Avatar
January 21, 2012 at 8:08 AM
Just back to read again; nice choice of trouble to get into - don't know which to choose! You are funny and sweet; thanks for your comments, they always make me smile and feel warm!
Davis Avatar
January 18, 2012 at 12:19 AM
A nice write :-)
Horne Avatar
January 15, 2012 at 3:42 PM
Lovely write : )
Wesley Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 8:50 PM
This kept me glued to the very last line. Love your rhyme scheme and the way the story plays out. Great job! :)
Smith Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 5:20 PM
very nice rhyme and original, too! Take care.
Kendrick Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 5:19 PM
I especially like the last two lines..We surely don't have much to offer God do we if we are trying to work out a deal from a human perspective..Enjoyed reading this eve..Thanks for stopping by.,,We are suppose to be down in the upper twenties tonight.Had those pewter clouds of and on today with high winds with some rain..Sara
Squyres Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 5:07 PM
Good title and poem. So many things in Life are a risk.
Pettit Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 5:06 PM
"Ten passing a ball up and down a court" The Sixers have gotten off to a great start in this lockout-abbreviated season despite losing to the Knicks in the Garden last night. Very deep write that covers a lot of the world's activity.
Dover Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 4:22 PM
Wow! I really like this one! Great job! Love, J.
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