Eye of The Devil Woman

Portrait: Devil Woman by Sylvia Flower

She arrives soft in the dark cloak of night

after the sun and its angels take flight,

stands silently at the foot of my bed,

mournful dark eyes playing games in my head.

 

And she knows what it is that she must do

and she decides what she must put me through,

indeed it was Satan who gave her this task,

why I have fallen so far I daren't ask.

 

So I accept this sad end without mirth

it is a journey I've travelled since birth

and I accept that for me it's too late,

for the devil has determined my fate.

 

So as I'm called to account for my sins

I acquiesce and then simply give in.

 

17/04/19

Author's Note

Reviews

[Shazbatt969]

Sounds like a Black Sabbath song, similar lyrical vibe, "evil woman, don't you play your games on me," a fatalistic master piece, turn up the volume

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I sort of recall it but was never into Black Sabbath. Will give it a listen. Cheers Shaz.

[Markus Anthony]

The first stanza is so incredible, and all the rest, the measure and rhyming is so good that i liked the sound of it as read the whole poem to myself (i have that habit) Your imagery is uniquely hidden in those simple words. i envy your style.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You are very, very kind Markus. Many thank yous!

[Coyote Poetry]

Those Devil lady make us dance on fire and ash.
"So I accept this sad end without mirth
it is a journey I've travelled since birth
and I accept that for me it's too late,
for the devil has determined my fate."
I did like the above lines. I prefer the women with the fire in their voice, their voice and their eyes. Thank you John for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ha Coyote you do like your ladies a little rough round the edges! Many thanks.

[Cherrie]

Beware the woman in red and by all means keep her from your bed, nor let her in your head.

sorry about the rhyme :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ah but we mere mortal men have no such defense mechanisms Cherrie! Many thanks and I will forgive your lapse into rhyme reply lol.

[Cherrie]

Thank you, :) and as always good writing.

[gram linski]

A lapsed catholic ?, f**k me, John, still on yer knees and under the priests big calloused thumb, always paint a good read

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ah I escaped his thumb and his wayward c**k lol Science has my vote. Thanks Gram.

[kentuck14]

John, As you probably know, I don't believe Satan determines our fate . . . it's never too late as long as we draw a breath. But this is an interesting poem, an honest exploration of the reckoning we all must face. Actually I preferred Santana's "Witchy Woman." Oh, to each their own (oops, another song title enters!) Thanks for listening my friend.
T.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

The Eagles also sang 'Witchy Woman'. I am no believer in God or the devil but figuratively and poetically they both have much to say Thank you again Tom.

[kentuck14]

You are most welcome

[andrew mitchell]

Great song, one of cliff’s best I think,and as for the poem maybe fate plays a part in meeting the devil woman in question. Well written as per john’s norm.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you dear chap. Cliff was never one of my favourites buy hey ho!

[andrew mitchell]

I only liked devil woman and I think he did Carrie which wasn’t too bad.