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Denis Martindale - The Soul Snatcher!

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When I awoke from midnight sleep, <br />I heard a rustling creature creep <br />And on my bed, its vigil keep, <br />Till my eyes opened wide... <br />I saw the demon crawl around, <br />Regardless of its stirring sound, <br />As if by fear it wasn't bound <br />And saw no cause to hide... <br />So there we were, now both awake, <br />With me amazed, for goodness sake <br />And my weak heart began to ache <br />And beat so fast inside... <br />'Hello, old soul, I'm here to trade! <br />I know from righteousness you've strayed, <br />But I've a deal that could be made, <br />A contract to abide...' <br />'My soul is mine and mine alone, <br />Not even God my soul could own, <br />Yet while God rules upon His throne, <br />I'll trust in Christ who died...' <br /> <br />'But I can grant so many things! <br />Why be one of God's underlings? <br />Come sign and share each joy life brings! <br />A Princess for a bride! ' <br />'What use are trinkets of this Earth? <br />Not one has proved eternal worth! <br />For years I gave each one wide berth, <br />As each must be denied...' <br />'Denied? What foolish talk is that? <br />I'm tempted just to leave you flat! <br />But since you haven't made me scat, <br />Perhaps you're pleased I tried...' <br />'Begone, foul spirit, stay no more! <br />Begone, I say and close the door! <br />I live by grace and not by law <br />And conscience is my guide...' <br />'So be it, lonely child of grace, <br />Now old with such a forlorn face, <br />With none to kiss, none to embrace... <br />Sleep well, alone... each night...' <br /> <br /> <br />Denis Martindale, copyright, October 2011.<br /><br />Denis Martindale<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-soul-snatcher/

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