Deep in slumber my mind awoke,
to dream inside this head.
To find myself in mist and shroud,
almost thinking I was dead.
Cool was the air,
that chilled to the bone.
I looked around this place,
with an ominous tone.
In a garden filled with snakes,
slithering all around.
I made my way to the middle,
a gargoyle fountain found.
Coverd with algae and slime,
serpents hissing a cacaphony tune.
Out of the corner of my eye
a shadow crept in the light of moon.
This mysterious cloaked figure,
gave a jagged smile.
Said sweetly “ I have an offer for you,
I’ll make it worth your while.”
He then gestured to the snakes,
then waved one gloved hand.
Then to my amazement when he said “stop”!,
they obeyed his command.
“I’ll give you some authority,
over my servants and you may have all you crave.”
With boldness I looked his way to retort
“ I will never be your slave!”
As quickly as he appeared to me,
to shadows he did vanish
I knew that in my heart,
bad desire I must try to banish.
I awoke to dripping sweat
and pounding heart.
Realizing the Devil’s test,
and this was a start.
The tempting offer,
to add a soul into his coffer.
March 7, 2006
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Submission Name: The Tempting Offer
