POETRY

The Devil

Boundless bounty

Illustration by Navilan Akilan.

Your deepest and darkest fears, I know them.
Ask of me what you wish, I present them.
Taboo cravings and desires, don’t loathe them.
Fear no foe, my molten gaze unnerves them.

Bullets bounce off my smooth coat of crimson;
Zip past clipped wings once gold, no accident.
Tattoed with symbols of wrath that glisten;
Left wrist shifts shape with devious intent.

A chainsaw, a railgun, fluid malice.
Whittles your foes to the very marrow.
Your wish, my command, costs a game of dice.
Do reap deep debts like there is no ‘morrow.

Fail to repay and chains will enshroud you;
Forsake your flesh for spikes will devour you.
My fluid flames forever will flay you;
Be careful about what you will unto you.