The Guardian

So many things we must look at from a different perspective...

A gentleman, with a dark cloak

Rides on through the night

Taking the damned under his wing,

Those furthest from the light.

 

The stories are all fake, my dear.

You will be safe with him.

He does not care for your feelings

But he will not judge your sins.

 

He is the silent protector.

He will understand all you ache for and grieve.

He will not expect you to ask for forgiveness

Like this God in which you believe.

 

He realises you are human

That there are wrongs you cannot help.

He will never turn you away from his door.

This man, the devil himself.

Reviews

[Harlon Rivers]

There is a bit of devil in all humanity...First hand experiences from uncaring human hearts has left behind traces of dark shadows...If it were not for caring and believing in the wounded birds...perhaps I am the devil in disguise...There is light found in the darkness of your poem...

[Stabitha]

The twist works very well.

A poem that stands as a refreshing antidote to the god-bothering that abounds on this site.

I'll probably get to Hell before you - I'll book you a suite.

[Omega]

This is interesting. I don't quite understand why chose that last line of all things to put in this poem but it does make the reader more intrigued. I find that rather impressive!!

[Linzi]

Its really interesting and I like how where in most cases people would be referring to God, but you made a unique poem about the Devil. Most would think they would go to Hell for even thinking about writing about the Devil. Thank you for this nice poem.

[Coyote Poetry]

Won't go to hell. In a good life. We will dance with the devil many times. Allow us to walk the line and have some fun. I like your story and the very good ending. Thank you for the outstanding poem.
Coyote

[selkietales]

Oh man, this makes it tempting to follow him lol. Creepy and good :)

[TheReal]

CREEPY, BUT GOOD.

[Tony Williams]

"He does not care for your feelings
But he will not judge your sins."

I like this line. I just think your conclusion is off. You describe the old pagan gods perfectly. Emotion is the result of a neurochemical process and sin is an invention to placate those neurochemical processes. The dark need not be considered "evil" or unfortunate. Sometimes its just something that isn't understood that well.

[Scarlet_Mae]

Its quite creepy when i read the last line but you got a point actually.

[Chip]

Personally, I'm an atheist LOL! XD

But yes, I do like it, come to the dark side!

[Sleeping Maiden]

Hmmm i really love this poem. Welcome to the dark side, the shadows be consumed by one's soul!!! ha ~ I love this piece. I actually don't believe in heaven or hell... so this poem goes deeper to me than that. There is a lot of darkness in humanity.. not many are seen but hidden secretly. There is light in the darkness if you try to look hard enough. It will guide you.

Lovely poem!! I love it. =)