Poem: 'Tested' by Michael Naughton

Michaelmas daisies (Asters)

Tested

The Devil walks amongst us

as do his disciples

It’s war between good and evil

in which we need to summon our inner Saint Michaels

We are all being tested

and the stakes could not be higher

Forever residing in celestial joy

or damnation in hell-fire

The road leading downwards

may look so appealing

But, hedonists must tread with care

to see what its concealing

It’s why we must think carefully

and live a life of prayer

Unbridled pleasure in this life

only leads to everlasting despair

Some think that to walk with Him

is too difficult and boring

But, the reward and peace from doing right

is what they are ignoring

So, if we choose to take the right path

it will all work out for the best

If we follow "The Way and The Truth and The Life"

we will always pass the test

Michael Naughton

Written to mark the Feast of Saint Michael

29 September 2025