When the Devil Blinks First

Met the devil at a crossroads sign, He said, “Boy, you running outta time.” I leaned back on a splintered post, Said, “I ain’t afraid of ghosts.”

He showed me fire in his hands, Promised power, promised lands. I just stared and let him speak — Silence makes the strong look weak.

He talks loud, I breathe slow. He wants fear — I don’t show.

When the devil blinks first, That’s when you know your worth. When the fire dies down And he feels the burn. I don’t wrestle, I don’t curse — I just stand my ground. When the devil blinks first, That’s when you’ve won.

He circled close, tried to grin, Said, “Everybody’s got a sin.” I told him, “Son, I’ve worn mine well — You don’t scare what’s lived in hell.”

Lightning cracked behind his grin, But thunder don’t shake thick skin. You can tempt and you can lure — But doubt’s the one thing I ain’t sure.

He leaned in close, Said, “Pick a side.” I said, “I don’t run — I don’t hide.”

When the devil blinks first, That’s when the deal is done. When the heat gets high And he turns to run. You can flash your curse, You can fake your crown — But when the devil blinks first, You don’t back down.

No shaking hands. No signed line. Just eye to eye — Time to time.

When the devil blinks first, That’s when the dark gets small. When the hunter stalls, You don’t fall. I don’t chase the flame, I don’t need the throne. When the devil blinks first…

You’re already home.

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