The Scoundrel and the Saint

An athlete seeking glory for his name
A criminal condemned to die in shame
That teen shoplifting from the local mall
The scoundrel and the saint will clash in all

A mason painstakingly laying bricks
An addict stealing money for a fix
A businessman pursuing corporate fame
The scoundrel and the saint in all the same

A husband washing dishes for his bride
Clandestine lovers clinging to their pride
Magicians captivating with their tricks
The scoundrel and the saint both in the mix

A coach abusing one who cannot run
A banker striving for a big return
A loving father frolics on the floor
The scoundrel and the saint ever at war

I have within my heart two polar factions
and each awaits to see my chosen actions
Christ bore the cross to redeem all of me
And dreams that I will choose the life set free