A Little Devil

about the nature of Man

They say that you should never show sympathy for a devil....
I know, that they are probably right,
But I also know that
there is a little devil
in every man
and woman,
On Earth.

Reviews

[Laz K.]

i say do show sympathy! how else are them poor little devils going to heal?
also, glad you included women - just for the sake of equality and fairness.
appreciate it.
:)

[light and ashes]

It really shouldn't be needed.. Mankind, should be enough. But, I felt it wasn't clear enough.

[Twilight]

It makes it complete, by referring to men and women; simply because all humans sin. It's sometimes even referred to, as "the human condition".

[Desert Knave]

Yes, in all of us. Well written. ~Jim

[light and ashes]

thank you.

[Thomas W Case]

Fantastic work. powerful and poignant.

[light and ashes]

thank you.

[Re-Pete]

good observation. he is devious, gets around, knows our weak spots and is convincing as a liar.

[light and ashes]

He is a liar, even when he speaks the truth..
Thank you, for the "observation."

[light and ashes]

Thank you for your review.

[Twilight]

Very true, and in the Christian faith too, people have complete free will; to be good or bad. Although, genuine repentance is also part of the deal; for Christians in hope of seeking salvation.

I'm not Christian myself, despite years of such influence in my upbringing; and have considered myself as agnostic for many years. No doubt, as an atheist though; I would have been bad more often.

Over the decades, one lives and learns.

[light and ashes]

Thank you for your input.

[Twilight]

As you said, there is a little devil in all of us. But, there is a scale; of course lol. People can be naughty, in so many different ways. And, does not have to be pure evil; at the extreme end. Nor, do I buy the idea which some left-wing people try to sell; that everyone is a potential serial-killer. And, hardly any people; turn into brutal dictators like Stalin or Hitler. In the every day world of most people, being naughty or bad; can actually be good fun for adults. And, shouldn't really be deemed wrong; in some contexts.

[light and ashes]

I agree...

[Red Brick Keshner]

Indeed! Perhaps we could focus on entertaining the ‘shoulder angel’ to avoid the little devil… just a passing thought…

[light and ashes]

:) thank you.

[Red Brick Keshner]

Welcome 👍🏻

[Jeyanthi]

That's wonderful saying we loose our innocence long time back ... like centuries before.. ah during caveman?..
The little devil peeks out and gives us devilish smile, maybe it's selfishness or our own of living...
Hope we all don't let out that devil freely... great write and metaphor... :)

[Perdition]

Who would dare to speak of such a thing? And why?? Well, if it be said or so, then know that better half, for without darkness we know not the richness of light or life. "Sympathy for the devil", I say...a wonderous wonderful in pound!!

[light and ashes]

Thank you.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right my friend. The Ojibwa say. Devil on your left shoulder. Whispering to us. Thank you for sharing the entertaining and fun poetry to read.
Coyote

[Chris]

smiles, so true. Well said.