"Yes" I answer

to the devils question

of will you

or won't you

I lift my chin

I straighten my shoulders

"I will" my

reply trembles

from my lips

He cups my face

between his hands

traces my cheek, my lips

with his fingers

I will

I repeat silently

urging him on

pleading in my eyes

staring into my soul

through my eyes

eternity, he takes

to lean down

and press his

lips to mine