Death & rebirth

 
.
The Devil himself 
met me at the gates; 
A personal meet & greet. 

"Do what you will" I said
"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, 
moving his fiery hand away
before welcoming contact made. 

Reminding me that touching
was forbidden;
Punishment from such loving
actions 
death & rebirth
back to these unholy gates
 

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

"Keep coming back"