To Steal a Soul

The devil rode out, souls were his aim
the purer the better, a young virgin 
he hunted high and low, a soul to claim
none were to be found only those with sin

With an evil hiss Satan searched on
his prongs on fire full devilish intent
he cast his net and his aim was dead-on
reeling in his prize with much malcontent

On returning to hell with banshee shriek
he cast the soul into his burning pit
his followers all gave out a big squeak
the poor soul burning agreed to submit

For now but only now does Satan rule
until heavenly angels overrule

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 2/26/2014 8:22:00 PM
What a creative theme for a sonnet. Well DONE!!! and the message of the final couplet was awesome.
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 2/27/2014 4:34:00 AM
light conquers darkness evil is driven out by good etc Andrea ty for your lovely review hugs
Date: 2/25/2014 9:54:00 AM
The devil has already lost yet he is feeling confidant.
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 2/25/2014 11:58:00 AM
he can hope but light always defeats dark Rick ty hugs
Date: 2/24/2014 9:42:00 PM
Wow, wow, wow, now this poem's message is exactly what I desire to read! Yes Satan and his forces of evil will so soon be cast into hell not to come out again! I look forward to the day when the heavenly angels overrule Satan and his minions! I surely loved reading this enjoyable poem this evening! What a bright piece, Great Work!!
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 2/25/2014 3:06:00 AM
ty Russell much appreciated hugs
Date: 2/24/2014 7:31:00 PM
Well written sonnet with great meassage Linda. Also I just read your 'Dead Womans Ditch', collab with Rick, very entertaining write. Take care, Richard
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 2/25/2014 3:09:00 AM
ty Richard a true story the Quantock hills abound with both myths and legends there is a headless horseman too that I may write about ty for enjoying this hugs
Date: 2/24/2014 2:09:00 PM
You are right Shadow,the rulership of Satan will soon be over.Great work as ever.Kudos.
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Shadow Hamilton
Date: 2/24/2014 4:30:00 PM
ty Kayod5 hugs
Date: 2/24/2014 12:01:00 PM
With in time limit but not forever. Light always passes more time than dark. Lovely penned my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
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Date: 2/24/2014 4:30:00 PM
ty BL hugs
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