It has been present since before the sun existed
Bringing it’s gruesome reality gnarled and twisted
Forcing even the most virtuous quickly to their knees
As no one else can observe what this serpent sees
Led astray by slight of hand or subtlest gesture
In hopes of discovering purest blissful treasure
Misguided down darkened path lit only by the moon
False promise made brings fates hand too soon
Perfect beauty in His humble image ever to remain
Exquisite form of female perfections sensual domain
Coaxed by the silver tongue of this gardens keeper
To partake of forbidden fruit tainted by the reaper
Long gone is the euphoria of such simple ignorance
Carnal knowledge, greed and lust took our innocence
Seven deadly sins all feed our desire for satisfaction
Naïve disobedience brings about such dire exaction
Created in His image but now victims of His punishment
Forced to feel guilt and shame, a stain on the innocent
Certainly I am not alone thinking we are not all so cursed
Where would creation be if all our truths were reversed
We would not know the elation of pride, fair or unjust
Nor the transcendent ecstasy of passions fiery lust
The growing of wealth beyond greed’s comprehension
Or absolute power, corrupting absolutely without question
We’ve all been told of the snake in His garden of illusion
We are all here now to follow that story to it’s conclusion
Not surprising is Eve’s metaphorical “tasting of the fruit”
But the speed at which all others quickly followed suit
Young Eve knew not the consequences of her actions
What cost of such simple curiosity and lustful distraction
As was foretold by the seers, the wise men, and the sages
The tyranny of temptation shall go on throughout the ages
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