Deceitful Worm

Pride, you deceitful worm,
how dare you so viciously trick a person’s mind?
Pride, you deceitful worm,
your fine physique hides a tormented core, infirm,
mutable, and harboring only thoughts maligned.
Lord, save me from the vilest villain designed,
Pride, you deceitful worm.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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