Temptation
Looking for a soul to steal
You thought you might have mine
But it won’t be that easy
I’m afraid I’ll have to decline
You are right behind me
As I climb up every rung
I won’t be overtaken
I will not be undone
Tempting me with promise
Of riches and of glory
Things I haven’t worked for
I’ve heard that same old story
Offering up damnation
Is all I’m reading in you
I won’t forfeit salvation
I’m not close to being through
An angel on my shoulder
My intuition is strong
Your temptation will not sway me
I know what’s right and wrong
This scalp you won’t be adding
To those there on your belt
Get thee behind me satan
In me you will not dwell
Copyright © Jo Bien | Year Posted 2009
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