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I Am the Devil -- Fantasy 101

I am the Devil, alone in my Room Redolent of pungent cologne and perfume Naked I parade, in front of my mirror No leering or catcalls, nothing to fear here Incantantations I utter, so weird, so strange Ha! There's no one around to call ME deranged I make my way to my bed, a kingly throne Where I curl up with my pet rat, telling bedbugs, "Begone!" Time now to cross-dress: Where's my pitchfork and tutu?! My adoring subjects dare not label ME 'Cuckoo!" Alas, there' begun a steady knock at the door It's Mom or it's Dad, unaccustomed to wait... But "I'M NAKED AS A JAYBIRD, HIGH UP ON A ROCK!" So... Just one more second, revered elders, while this pistol I load ~ As I prepare to return to my fiery abode...

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Mike Gentile

Date: 9/14/2018 7:52:00 AM

Quite an imagination you have displayed here Gershon! A very interesting read!!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/14/2018 12:57:00 PM

Thanks for the compliment, Mike...Given the way things have been going for me lately physically (mostly downhill), my imagination is about the only thing that is not out of order. Best always, my friend, Gershon

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 9/14/2018 7:37:00 AM

Channeling your puberty wrought inner teenage girl, my read anyway. They're scary, I wouldn't wish one on my worst enemy ;) Fabulous read my friend! xomo <3

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/14/2018 12:55:00 PM

...And as for pet rats: Always remember that 'rats' backward is 'star.' ! ~ gw

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 9/14/2018 7:43:00 AM

I had pet rats as a teen :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/14/2018 6:30:00 AM

Wow, Gershon. I'm not sure I'd be knocking on that door.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/14/2018 12:54:00 PM

Ha, ha. I'm SURE you wouldn't be, Line. After all, you have your sanity to consider! LOL. Thanks for the comment. Best always, Gershon

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/14/2018 6:03:00 AM

How devilish of you, my lunatic friend lol...enjoyed all...love & loony tunes...^WW^

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/14/2018 12:53:00 PM

Re-reading this one, "lunatic" is probably an understatement...Thanks for weighing in on this one, Winged Warrior! ~ Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/13/2018 11:03:00 PM

The bite of these words together is delicious; I'm naked as a jaybird high on a rock delighted me in particular. The whole poem was fun!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/14/2018 12:52:00 PM

Thank you so much, Caren. Glad this one delighted you. Best wishes, Gershon