Adam and Eve and the Fig Leaves

Here's something I have been wondering
For so very long
If Adam and Eve wore only figs leaves
How did they keep them on

It couldn't have been a rubber band
And certainly not super glue
I just really have no idea
Do you have a clue

What did they do in the winter
When fig trees are bare
One leaf wouldn't last all year
I think there's a mystery there 

If only Eve hadn't eaten that apple
If only Adam hadn't taken a bite
I wouldn't be trying to solve this
And I'd sleep better at night
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Dietrich Avatar
February 5, 2010 at 9:49 PM
AHA, BUT you would not sleep better becuase you would not BE in existence. They had to eat that apple in order to know life and to propogate the species. I think this was really cute and clever. Congratulations!
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February 5, 2010 at 12:34 PM
Had to chuckle at your wonderings. Never thought about it. Good use of humor. Congratulations on placing third in Mac's contest. Enjoy your high honor. Enjoyed your poem. Keep on writing! Karen
Bagnall Avatar
February 5, 2010 at 4:36 AM
That made me laugh! what in interesting question too. Congrats on the win
Brown Avatar
February 5, 2010 at 4:20 AM
Congratulations on your win in Mac's contest Vernette. Love,Carol
Johnson Avatar
February 4, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Very, very funny and a truly puzzling question. Congratulations on your win. I love the poem. Love, Joyce
Clark Avatar
February 4, 2010 at 5:00 PM
So cute and clever! Congratulations on your win!!!Great job! Jeralynn
Esquire Avatar
February 4, 2010 at 4:34 PM
Dear Vernette, Congratulations on YOUR Third Place Win in Mac McGovern'Contest "Anything Goes Again" I had never thought of this concept I think I shall buy some fig leaves and see how durable they are I wonder What they will say in School Superb Write ALWAYS YOURS...HG
Sweetheart Avatar
February 4, 2010 at 4:04 PM
Congrats on your third place win in Mac's contest.. a wonderful win for a well written poem from your gifted pen.. luv.. Linda-Marie
Mcgovern Avatar
February 4, 2010 at 1:52 PM
Adam and Eve are just two funny. A wonderful poem. Congrats on your 3rd place win. Mac
Corcoran Avatar
February 4, 2010 at 1:49 PM
haha very good poem. to answer the question, its not real. and also it never mentions in the bible what the fruit was. congrats
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