Devil Tips The Scales

The devil tips the scales again
The devil tips the scales
I've put forth my best fight again
But again, it seems to no avail
What is wrong? What is right?
I toss and turn, I weep and wail
My good intentions seem to turn on me
The devil tips the scales
The devil tips the scales again
The devil tips the scales
I've lost myself in light again
My skin grows cold and pale
Is this feeling even light
Or is this what they call the "dark"
I try so hard, I aim to please
Yet evermore, I miss the mark
The devil tips the scales again
The devil tips the scales
What does the shirt off my back even matter?
What good is it for me to give?
Please tell me it was worth it
Every effort sacrificed
My arms are too short to fight the devil
My endurance in the ring must suffice
The devil tips the scales again
The devil tips the scales
My life was never worth a mention
One of many forgotten tales
But there is One who sees past my currency
Who weighs my worth in accuracy
Perhaps if I'm still standing here today
My cost was not in vain...
The devil is the one who failed.
The devil tips the scales
©palewriter