Devil at the Door
Thirteen
and open to suggestion
when one on one bible study was compulsory
in the private rooms of Mr Angus
the nutcase Calvinist
and house master
for whom young boys
and women of any age
represented virgin souls
that needed to be protected
from sin
at any cost.
Knock, Knock -
"the head wants to see Moss sir"
Relief!
Although it meant trouble (as usual)
Knock, Knock - "Sir?"
Mr. Angus steeled his eyes
and steepled his hands
in repressive silent prayer
Knock, Knock, Knock - "SIR!?"
Footsteps finally echoed away
down the polished parquet corridor
.........at last the master spoke
"It was the devil.....
Trying to distract you from the gospel."
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