The Devil Walked Out

By D G Moody

Tue, 25 Feb 2025
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The Devil and a friend
Walked out one day,
And along the way
They saw a man ahead stoop
To pick up a piece of the truth.
The friend smiled to say:
“This is not for you a good day”.
“Not so”, replied the Devil;
“I’ll let him keep it close,
Then when he gets religiose, 
I’ll let him organise it”.

D G Moody 2025

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Submitted by Rhiannonw on

This made me think of C S Lewis' 'Screwtape letters' of a 'Senior devil' trying to guide a 'junior devil' in the art of keeping people away from redemption and life in Christ, with such devices as fascinating someone with a bit of truth, and enticing him to pride in his thoughts about it, instead of him praying guidance and wisdom in looking at the whole truth in humility and integrity.

There's also a book entitled 'Precious remedies against Satan's devices;. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

Thanks Rhiannon. It was an interesting interpretation; not what the poem was intended to convey but interesting all the same. 

Dougie Moody

Submitted by celticman on

we all clutch our worries close. 

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

You're not wrong cobber.

Dougie Moody

Submitted by Di_Hard on

This made me think of all those people who come after great leaders, the people who make compulsory stuff the leader never said. For example the role of women, or if women even have souls. How the original wisdom can be so twisted tight that it can be unbearable for a healthy mind to fit into

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

Thanks Di. While It is may take on the Blessed Stevie - a much underated poet; I was also reflecting on just what you're saying; how the initial revelation - be it in religion or politics, inavariably gets corrupted into dogma, becoming 'organised'.

Dougie Moody