by Stephanie Daich

My conscience on my left shoulder, temptation on the right;
Good versus evil, within a mighty fight.
The body wants pleasure, the soul, eternal life.
 The good and bad in me are always in strife.

God gives all that is good, while Satan bestows his pleasure.
Catechism and good books are how my soul will measure.
The glittery things of the world easily draw me in.
The virtue of my soul is there, but quite often is the sin.

My bodily appetites take over, my salvation on the line.
Today, I do the service; tomorrow, I give into wine.
The pits of Hell welcome me, and so does Heavenly Glory.
The battle between good and bad is the mortal story.

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Stephanie Daich writes to explore the soul and escape the pressures of life. Publications include Making Connections, Youth Imaginations, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Kindness Matters, and others.