The devil comes clothed
in the raiment of reason
puts the choice in your hands
and then reaps what he list
The devil, you know
looks far better undressed
a buff, bronzed Adonis
that you can caress
But the measure of action’s
in the mind’s repose
If you answer tentation
you’ll pay the expense
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