Sunday, December 23, 2007

the lies that the devil tells us



you are dirty even when you are clean
smile, the tar is between your teeth
you're farther from grace than you're used to
oh the lies that the devil tells us

the smell of smoke lingers on your breath
from the burning that can't be put out inside you
rotting from the inside out
and He doesn't smile when He looks upon you

the hands, large and threatening
bear claws ripping at your zippers and buttons
they want to undress you
that is the measure of your worth

no one will see you for who you are
that pretty face hides an empty shell and
at the heart, you're nothing but a slut in sheep's clothing
these are the lies that the devil tells us.

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