Palisade

Palisade

If you wish not
to be tiger feed:

beware! Ignore the gods
and no Bengals starve.

Even demons can prosper
if they be wise:

another time, another place:
enter not in ignorance.

Dieties placed for protection
our doors safely guard:

Thou shall not pass--
no surviving heavenly assault.

Prompt for: Feb 4 (Ren)
Subject or Theme: Evil Spirits and Poetry Myth Chinese New Year Myths  
Word(s) to Include: ignore, prosper (or any derivatives of these words)
Forbidden Word(s): spirit, help (or any derivatives of these words)
Additional Parameters: You will be writing at least 4 couplets (they can be linked in one theme or separate). Two lines each, 4 words per line (exact). These can be serious or tongue and cheek.
Remember, do not use forbidden words ANYWHERE, including title or the brief description.