October 12th, 2007
Dark Confession: The Devil’s Bargain
Nobody wants to give up what they love, even if they
are forced into a “devil’s bargain” with themselves.
“Earth gets its price for what Earth gives us;
The beggar is taxed for a corner to die in,
The priest hath his fee who comes and shrives us,
We bargain for the graves we lie in”
Quoted from James Russell Lowell, The Vision of Sir Launfal
October 12th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
So true! Love it!
October 12th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
I have no more souls to sell to my devil… can you spare some?
October 12th, 2007 at 6:32 pm
really touching….
October 12th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
Of course it’s ourselves we bargain with. As one of my friend’s said, “Sometimes you’re boss is a real asshole!” (I’m self-employed.)
October 13th, 2007 at 7:55 am
Eidur. The devil seems unreal, because I’m my worst enemy.
Gary. I like clever friends with a sense of humor. It *was* said humorously, wasn’t it?
Kalai, Carolina. Thank you and Huhs!
October 13th, 2007 at 6:40 pm
everyday I cheat myself but everyday I am living life. I’ll continue to bargain with my inner demons to know I am alive and making conscious choices.