The Devil Comes Calling

Satan visits often,
He arrives at dead of night;
He counsels me
Where I should be,
He exhorts with all his might.
 
Satan visits often,
I find him in the dark;
Tine figured head,
Eyes fiery red,
A prong to make his mark.
 
Satan visits often,
Ghostly in his cloak;
My troth to break,
My soul to take,
My very faith to choke.
 
Satan visits often,
Expounding where I'm wrong;
He has his say
Till break of day,
He attests where I belong.
 
Satan visits often,
Bearing bread and wine;
I may not know
Which way I'll go...
Mayhaps with him I'll dine
 
ASJ