a vicious foe
ingrained in youth
a ghostly being
of evil born
we fear his voice
from down below
a call to join
his wretched league
for he exists
as villains do
to counter good
to crush our faith
so he and god
in struggle joined
to win our soul
for ever more
this vital war
pervades our life
this image forged
in sharp detail
alas we learn
in reason's light
this war unfolds
within our mind
