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The Nocturnal Delight of Mephistopheles - Part Two

THE NOCTURNAL DELIGHT OF MEPHISTOPHELES - PART TWO (CONTINUED):

The stage was now set . . . from nowhere, Mephisto handed me a missive in 
Medieval Latin to read. He said, “Young poet, the hour is late, and I know 
You’re a scholar who can read this letter for better.” “And Sign it now you 
Must to decree your fealty and your very soul to my Master, so now take 
Heed!” And with that, my eternal soul was now the prize to be bartered 
To make my life one of evil—for the better?

For a moment, a seeming eternity, I dreamt a thousand dreams, died a 
Thousand deaths, and “NO!” was my clear answer to this unholy charlatan
And prevaricator of the truth, as he stood quite close. “A most unwise
Decision my young friend,” responded Mephisto seething in anger at my
“NO.” And then Mephisto declared: “I will take your soul anyway, and 
Bring your life to its final close.”

That was it, my time was up and I knew I must act decisively to save my 
Soul, if not my life! Dropping quickly to my knees, eyes shut, with a small 
Crucifix in my hand, I replied in kind: “Get thee away from me unclean evil 
Spirit in Jesus Christ’s name I Pray, and save my life Oh Lord God! And 
Deliver my soul from this foul evil tempter and cleanse my mind of his kind!”

With that declaration, trembling and shaking, I continued by chanting the 
Lord’s Prayer, when suddenly I heard a sonorous, searing scream and my eyes
Opened wide to behold: Mephisto engulfed in the fire and flames of unholy 
Damnation resultant from the Lord’s Prayer. This final event ended Mephisto’s
Captivation of my mind and spirit so delightful to behold!

With this final image—I jolted awake quite suddenly, and I was sprawled 
Out on my writing desk, with my ink pen nearby, and the warm glow of the 
Bright morning sun breaking through the window. With this, this young poet 
Felt safe and very much in the Lord’s grace as I peered up from my desk, 
Basking wonderfully in God’s morning sunshine which illuminated my 
Whole room from the window.

For the first time, I paused and I smiled—and I said: “Thank you Oh Lord 
God, Master of the Universe!” “For now I’ve learned a most powerful 
Lesson in the wages of sin and temptation of Thy Fallen Angel.” With 
That I felt saved and destined after some much needed rest, to begin writing
Against that perverse Kingdom of Lucifer and to spirit into print, pure poetry 
In praise of God—the Most Supreme Angel!!

But then I spied one final observation when I glanced at the floor from my 
Desk, a small note lay there. The warmth I felt evaporated—and my nerves 
Twitched, my body contorted as I stood up from my desk. I picked the note 
Up off the floor, with the exquisite blood-red writing on it, just as it had been
Placed there, and read: “You won this time my little poet friend, but next time 
I come, Lucifer, My Great Master will take your holy soul forever and all 
Eternity into hellfire and damnation—My Best Wishes, Mephisto.” 

After reading Mephisto’s note—I stood in a daze, bewildered and speechless,
And most afraid again!!        

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, Schoeningen, Germany 
(October 11, 2014) (Narrative poetic format)

Copyright © Gary Bateman | Year Posted 2014

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Maurice Yvonne Date: 10/13/2014 11:55:00 AM Great ending, I loved this two parter. Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 10/13/2014 11:58:00 AM Glad you did Maurice and thanks so much for taking the time to read it. Not to intrude into the love poetry category, I do have a Sonnet nearly completed called "Your Kiss" which is dedicated to my wife Ingrid. She likes it when I stray a bit from the dark themes. She enjoys your poems immensely too!! Cheers, Gary

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 10/13/2014 5:31:00 AM What an epic poem! To stand up to Mephistopheles and shout a resounding NO in such a poetic way is poetry at its best! A marvelous, captivating and mesmerizing poem that promotes you to first rank poet even without Mephistopheles' blessings! As I said: You are the Goethe of Halloween! A two times seven, dear Gary! Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 10/13/2014 11:41:00 AM He will not dare! For "he who goes to war (you) with faith in his heart is double armed" PLATO! S I do not worry for you, for he has to worry! Gary Bateman Date: 10/13/2014 11:37:00 AM Demetrios!! Mein sehr guter Freund aus Greichenland!! Ihr Kommentar hat gefreut mich sehr!! It paid for the young poet to say "NO" to Mephisto; however, he was spooked by Mephisto's written note at the end. All the young poet had to do was continue with his fervant devotion to the Almighty Lord God. By showing weakness again, he was tempting Mephisto's return. Cheers!! Gary

Robert Lindley Date: 10/12/2014 5:01:00 PM Your part two did not disappoint . Both parts are great and show off the chart creative mind at work. A super 7 for this concluding piece and our gratitude for keeping your golden pen busy! As Liam stated--POWERFUL!!!! Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 10/13/2014 11:30:00 AM Robert . . . Thanks again so much!! When you have some time, you should take a look at my Rosalia epic witch write posted on PS. In normal A4 paper, it ended up 16 pages total. Much like a large short story, but it is an epic narrative poem. We live one from the Harz Mountains the setting for Rosalia. The Harz is the home of medieval Witchcraft here in Germany!! Gary

Liam Mcdaid Date: 10/12/2014 1:12:00 PM this is one powerful piece of writing gary held me captive until the end now thats what i call writing excellent pen pal Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 10/12/2014 2:53:00 PM Liam my very good friend, thanks for taking the time to read this one and to comment. This one took a little while for me to get it like I wanted it. Cheers Mate, Gary