Death and Rebirth

.
The Devil himself
met me at the gates;
A personal meet and greet if you like.

"Do what you will, I'm sure to have seen
worse"
As I went to take his hand in mine;
To feel his warmth flow.

But alas, he'd read my report
as he moved his hand away before contact
made.

Reminding me that touching was forbidden
unless death then rebirth back to these gates were aquired from such actions

"And you my dear"
He said, pointing his tail
And opening the gates

"Keep coming back"