I Was Tempted

Velvet-toned voice, a whisper in my ear

"Why struggle? When my help's right here?"

A mysterious figure speaking with faux grace

Smile perfect, yet evil eyes on a hollow face

He promised me fame and fortune yet untold

Talk of riches, a pledge of much more to unfold

I asked what was the cost of his generous offer

He said, my immortal soul into his eternal coffer

My mind reeled. Shall I accept this tempting call?

Yearning and wanting it would be fun to take all

"No!” I shouted, “You're not the Light or the Way!”

I’ll keep my soul, sir, evil will never be my play"

The tempter hissed and faded into the night

I stood empowered in the shining starlight

My life is a challenge, my burdens may increase

But in my soul, I now possess a glowing peace

I confronted temptation and made my stand

Refusing his invitation with a soul-saving plan

The long road ahead will not always be clear

But I go with faith, spirit uplifted, free from fear

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