such remarkable cadence
holds such perfect tempo in your stride
a pitch patched pagentry of grace
purpose strolls in
draped so deliciously in a scarf of leisure intent
pure bedevilment takes form
and bespeaks of tales that flutter
at the fringes of truth and immodesty
your lovely voice turns mere words into
spiritual wine
man is deceived and you take his entire vinyard
or so you believe
certainly there is much damage you can do
and have done
but much unbeknownst to you is lost
as in the end everyone knows you lose
you are the antagonist who knows his role
so well right up to the very end
yet that is where the complexity splits
there is an end to your games of mock and
bewitchery
but we of the guarded spirit go on
never to be bothered by the foolish likes
of an offensive you again
that is the beauty of this time we share
on earth
even when in physical danger
spiritually every moment we are safe
the LORD has pathed us an easily
recognizable way
for he is the way and the life
like no other can be................
(written Sept 5,2004 4pm)