The Devil and the Fourth of July I seen the devil and the glint in his eye I seen the devil on the fourth of July Fireworks strafed the northern sky Like bombs bursting into a billion fireflies Couples danced with abandoned glee When I turned they were all looking at me And the tallest among them spoke forcefully Saying I am the devil, you will come with me My name is Randy, I said with a smile Did you know I was born on the fourth of July? He showed me his hands that turned into claws Smiled harshly and then we started to fall Don't worry, he said with a sly kind of grin I'm the devil and I have chosen you to begin Then he howled, there was a sweep and a rolling of thunder I can tell you're afraid and starting to wonder He was strong and he knew a lot about me I was light and I knew that he wanted to see For in me were the stars and the worlds of suns Shining moonbeams on snow-covered mountains I am power! he shouted--the slip had begun I am riches and fame and comfort and fun! I am all these and more, and I'll give them to you If you'll just touch the toes of one of my shoes! I felt for the poor poke, really I did, Felt his deep-seated misery Felt his hunger for love that he couldn't see Except as ultimate mystery And there I stood plainly clad, no big deal, But content inside The circle of the mystery of love, Of which the devil knew nothing at all Randy Guess ©1999 [How Could I Ask For More?] [When Leaves Fall]    [About The Poet]    [Short-Timer] [A Sweeter Dragon Flame]     [The Devil and the Fourth of July] [Wrestling Hemingway]     [Wiggleworm] [A Silent Paean]    [Rainbow Color Reality] [Hear The Mountains Calling] [Fair and Moldy Muse]     [Ode to a Scottish Lass] [A Matter of Time]    [Understanding Anne Sexton] [In Praise of Earth and Sky and Sea] [Home]   [Poetry]   [Short Stories] [Quotes]   [Philosophy]   [Biographies] [Links]   [Copyright]   [Contact]    [Site Index] <top>