Sunday, 9 April 2023

Devilish Demand

Give the devil its due.
For it's a devil, not an angel!
Charming powers it holds not
Not a conjurer it is.

Aiming for moon is alien
Shooting for stars is far-fetched
To be a heroic He it hates
To be a silly She it dislikes

Aspirations it cares a hang
Discrediting it views seriously
Bouquets aren't what it craves
Brickbats it accepts for change

Sweet-talking it believes not
Otherworldly beauty it is.
Give the devil its due.
For it's a devil, not an angel!

                                            

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