Devil's Bargain

In the shadow of death, his darkest secrets hide, A devil’s bargain, where foul hidden dangers lie. His vile whisper in the night, a most sinister plea, Temptation’s dance calling, “Come waltz with me!” His eyes as black as coal, with his sly, wicked grin, The devil beckons you close; then he lures you in. A Faustian deal to strike, with willing souls to sell, For abundance of power, and untold riches as well. O mortal hearts, O please heed all these warnings, The devil’s deals are so hard, even for his darlings. For momentary wealth, fleeting powers, and fame, You trade your eternal soul, for perpetual flames. The cost is too high, forever too long, fire too severe, Weeping, gnashing of teeth, while you writhe in fear. A devil’s bargain, the broadest primrose path of sin, It will leave you with nothing, save darkness within. So forbear the appeal, of the devil’s treacherous deeds, But choose God’s light instead, if your soul is in need. Take some advice, sage words from this wannabe poet, A devil’s bargain lures assent, before you even know it.