A Very Cheeky Devil In Tumbling Rhyme

A VERY CHEEKY DEVIL IN TUMBLING RHYME Thus, I give to mankind the zipper and the ballpoint pen-- for this He kicks me out of heaven! (No other reason can I find!) A VERY CHEEKY DEVIL Oh, I’m not such a bad fellow, no, I’ve never taken anything that wasn’t mine! And, sure, I have my problems, I know, I’m a little proud, even arrogant sometimes-- but I always mean well, I really do! In a crisis, I’m good to have around, quick thinking, resourceful, my judgement’s sound, I am energetic-- thoughtful too, even empathetic, not like some cast-outs-- stand-offish! And– so I’m told– (by others!) handsome too, (With just a little of the ol’ artful polish!), even charming, well spoken-- though my natural modesty give it but a token! But, look, you see where I landed over there? It’s a distance and I’ve walked all the way here--. I’m awful tired– mind if I sit down a spell? By the way, ma’em– have you spoken to Him today? (I don’t like to say this, but– well, I think He’s holding something back from you!) And, I would be so grateful, if– next time you pray-- you could think of some good word to say– on my behalf-- to put me back in His good grace, and help me find my rightful place ’mongst that heavenly crowd! Now, I wish there was something I could do for you, something I could give for helping me out– here, I’ll pick this apple– oh, take it, do!