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Temptation

Ronald Bunch 1982 (Grand Rapids)

Pastoral
Intensity fills the love
Of my heart.
Shattered jewels,
Heartfelt cries of pain
To God and tears
In my eyes.
Running cries,
Running cries.
I see love that never
Dies.
I jumped out of a fire
With my clothes burning.
Smite and trot,
Smite and trot.
Smoking hot,
Steaming like a pot.
I see a glimpse of hell
And beneath me sinners
Fell.
I see a glimpse of heaven
And above me there is
A bell.
The bell rings
And a trumpet of
Heaven sings.
I roll in the grass
And think of all
The evil that comes
To pass.
I smite thee evil,
I smite thee!
My works are holy,
I avoid the evil
And do the good
But temptation stays
And wicked thoughts
In my heart plays.
The moisture on the grass
Killed the flames
But my heart is still
Weak for dames.

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Submitted by RonaldBunch on August 17, 2022

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Ronald Bunch

Ronald Bunch is a dedicated and passionate writer with a deep love for the art of poetry, science fiction, and fantasy. His commitment to his Catholic faith and his work is inspiring. His interests include writing, reading, social media, weight lifting, and riding an exercise bike. He enjoys reading a wide range of genres, including poetry, fantasy, science fiction, Catholic books, writer/author biographies, writing tips, self-help, and fiction. Ronald’s life and work are deeply influenced by his religion, his love for writing, and his dedication to his craft. His journey as a self-published author who writes six days a week, copywrites, drafts, edits, and advertises his own work is commendable. His personal life, including his volunteer work at Kids Food Basket, his devotion to God, and his love for pizza and cats, adds a unique touch to his identity as a writer. His upbringing in Catholic schools and his birthplace, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, in 1982, have also shaped who he is today. more…

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