Creator: Marcos Macias
Image: Goddess Astarte ( A sketch of a goddess is a better option than that of a devil)
Source: Wikimedia Commons (here)
The devil may care
Sworn since the dawn of times to
Lead humans astray
The devil in you
Succumb to base instincts on
its instigation
The angel in us
As elusive as diamonds
Dropping from the sky
Devils unchained and
Angels shackled are the cause
Of human failures
Written for Chev's CARPE DIEM #201 with prompt - The devil
Yeah the cause indeed and they give the devil the applause at each feed
ReplyDeleteSo it has been said
DeleteNeed not have to wait
When one gets swayed
Akin to being waylaid
Hank
The devil does his damage, that is for sure.
ReplyDeleteThey are made for it! They need not have to choose! Thanks Sandy!
DeleteHank
elusive as diamonds
ReplyDeleteDropping from the sky ~ that's very beautiful :)
A girl's best friend has to be purchased! Thanks kz
DeleteHank
only love
ReplyDeleteshutting out the bad spirits
opens heart and soul
Yes, love conquers all! Thanks Wabi!
DeleteHank
we each have both natures in us...the native americans tell the tale of the two wolves....it is all in which you feed...smiles...nicely said hank...
ReplyDeleteI know 'cry wolf' of the shepherd boy fame but not the two wolves. Wonder what is it, Brian!
DeleteHank
Angels laugh at 'chains' and devils are ever on a true leash of sorts, but our free will remains the fulcrum!
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Waikiki
Comfort Spiral
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Strong haiku series Hank. Only true unconditional love can conquer the devil, but to reach for 'the Crown' we need to pass him (the devil). As we have conquered the devil the way to spiritual strength lays open in front of us.
ReplyDeleteThese are really good
ReplyDeleteAnd i definitely prefer a goddess!
Cheers!
JzB
Brilliant :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes. we all have the devil in us - but we all have good within us as well...
ReplyDeleteVery thought provoking for me, especially the last one.
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