I Played Cards With the Devil

I played cards with the devil
Thought that I could win.
I played cards with the devil
 I wouldn’t do that again.
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Thought I was a winner 
Had a full house aces high. 
Bet my money and my soul 
As I looked him in the eye.
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He just kind of grinned at me. 
I felt there is something wrong. 
Then I felt the table shake 
Was in a place I don’t belong.
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“You know that I’m royalty, “
He said with mighty roar. 
“For I have a royal flush 
Now you have a soul no more.”
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Guess I took for granted 
In faith of the lord above. 
If I could play my cards again 
Would have bet upon his love.
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Maybe it’s too late for me 
For I’m in the devils grasp. 
Now my blood run cold 
Since being bitten by his asp.
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So ask of you sweet Jesus 
Let me come to you and pray.
I promise my faith in you 
Again will never go astray.
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Jesus I have learned my lesson 
You have taught me very well.
If you play cards with the devil 
Your going straight to Hell.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Jacks Avatar
August 16, 2012 at 8:36 AM
bro I'm chasing the devil, that"s why i like your prose so much, a good ending, a well constructed theme
Jacks Avatar
August 16, 2012 at 8:34 AM
bro I'm chasing the devil, that"s why i like your prose so much, a good ending, a well constructed theme
Jacks Avatar
August 16, 2012 at 8:34 AM
bro I'm chasing the devil, thats why i like your prose so much, a good ending, a well constructed theme
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