the devil

Well I sold my soul to the devil 

I sold my soul and my heart 

I never saw an ounce of love 

That is the hardest part 

He told me I could see the world 

But all i have seen is the start 

There will never be an end 

There will only be a heart 

Aching in my chest 

Its so lost we can try 

To live this life but were banking 

What we do on all the rest 

And who we are so hold my hand 

My hand for just a second 

Before I see my grave 

The dirt it will be lonely it will crush and maybe cave 

But the last time that I take my breath 

Will be the last time that I see the day 

It will be the last time that I see your face 

Last time that I feel the fright 

So dont follow me just go to heaven 

And stair at the pearly light 

Promise me that you wont walk in 

Then promise me that you will live and stay 

For after all this worlds a lonely place 

But your friends and family will give you a home 

One that i never one that I wished so long 

So see me here as a reminder 

See me here as a toy 

The devils word is never mentioned 

In moments of truth and moments of joy 

I guess that I was desperate 

I guess I needed a familiar face 

Because this life I have lived was wasted space

so let me create a memory in your mind 

one you will never forget that will keep the time 

This love for the soul that I sold to the devil 

Reviews

[Zoe Jay]

Very interesting write. Isn't all of life a deal with the Devil? Unusual perspective and well written. The rhyme scheme is well executed and feels natural. The poem has a steady, even feel which suggests the author is reconciled to fate. "The devil's word is never mentioned in moments of truth and moments of joy" is a particularly good line :-)

[iamcarolfierce]

There are times in our life that it's easier to do bad things, say bad words and do do bad stuffs but it would be too late for us to realize that there are consequences in everything we do. It's a good thing you've created this poem to remind everyone to think first before doing something that would probably be a regret on the future.

[Laha]

I like what you are saying here. Honestly, the last stanza is great! It sums up the whole poem, maybe it's all you need? I know thats kind of crazy but that was my first thought when I read it aloud. :)
~L

[Kathy]

I really like this! The only thing is... capitals should be used with 'i's' and at the beginning of each line. Other than that, this is great! It really shows a deep story of a choice we make and see the ending result. Way to go!! ^.^