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Temptation Awaits

The grace of God was painted

on the canvass of your soft skin,

but you don't see it.

 

I try to touch it,

but you secret it away

like a scar,

or deformity.

 

I pray for strength,

but the devil propositions

where God charges admission...

 

no one knocks a free ride.

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shane-hunt
American
Published
Jan 18, 2013
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