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The Devil came again

Only some nights ago

I was sure

He still harbored

A great deal of hate

Towards me and the stranger

After his previous visit

But if so

He did not show it

He sat calmly

Smoking a cigar

A Cuban vintage

As far as I could tell

Still looking crisp

In his shadow black tuxedo

As he stared at me

I couldn't help

But feel deeply

Uncomfortable

"You drive a hard bargain,"

Says he

A grin creased on his lips

One full of malice

I gulped

Not knowing how to reply

"Let's try one more time

Shall we?

All you have to do

Is offer your soul

To me

And in return

I will grant you

Everything you desire

It's as easy as 1, 2, 3"

"Do you really think

I'd just go along

With your schemes?"

I told him

Still a little frightened

By his presence

Where was the stranger

When I needed him the most?

"Of course you would!"

He replied excitedly

Standing from his seat

Looking all invigorated

"Mortals such as yourself

Are too easily driven

To commit sin

To pledge themselves

At the every whim

Of myself and my minions

Who can resist?"

I had to steel myself

If I allow myself to be coaxed

Into his eternal servitude

Nothing could ever redeem me

"The stranger has warned me

Of all your trickery

And your cunning

I won't be easily swayed"

He tsked away

Shaking his finger in disapproval

"No no no no no

We don't want any mention

Of that little old fool

It's obvious

He doesn't want you

To 'lose' your way

To the winning side

I've nothing to lose

By helping you

And he?

He has everything to lose!

So why listen to him?"

He edged closer

His eyes still on me

Like a hawk

A demonic hawk

"What do you desire most?

I know you desire

Something"

From his hands

He conjured an image

That of a woman

Sultry, beautiful, alluring

Someone whose face

Could launch a thousand ships

"I can give you

The most beautiful

And brilliant

Of all women across this world

One whose beauty

Rivals even that

Of the goddesses

Even Aphrodite

Would be envious of this mortal

And she would be yours

And yours alone"

The image disappeared

Replaced by a home

A mansion, in fact

As large as Central Park

"Or I can give you

More wealth than even

The combined riches

Of all the wealthiest men

Throughout the globe

Everything you wish to own

Be it a car, a computer or a company

Will be in your reach"

Another image

Cropped up

A man, presumably me

Surrounded by people

Of many different cultures

"I can give you power

Power beyond anyone's wishes

Power that will make you

The greatest man alive

Everyone will look to you

And say with pride

'There is Calvyn!

The most powerful man

The one who will lead us

To prosperity and peace'

The world will salute you

And millions will scream

Your name every day"

Yet another image

Another man

Surrounded by butlers

And handmaidens

In a palace bedroom

"I can even give you

The most pleasurable comforts

A man can hope for

Relax and unwind

As your every whim

Is answered

At the beck and call

Of an army of servants

Live a life of luxury

Never again will you leave

The solace of your home

Home sweet home"

The image disappeared

He placed his hands

By his side

And sat down again

"Just imagine

That is merely just the beginning

Open up to the possibilities!

What more could you ask for?

Everything

Everything

Has never been so close

To becoming true

And all you need to do

Is just ask

Ask for it"

I stayed silent

The stranger's resolve

Had already been imprinted

In my soul

And besides

I had so much to lose

If I took his offer

Why should I?

He shook his head

"Well, if you remain

Undecided

Then I won't force you

Think it through

Think it with a clear mind

And perhaps

You will see it

From my perspective

Toodles"

He vanished

In a bright flash of fire

Leaving nothing

But a blackened stain

On the floor

I sighed

Will this never end?

So I pen it all down

Hoping the Devil will stop

Hoping I will not fall

To his deceit

Hope