Africa Is Garden of Eden Without Adam
Africa is Garden of Eden without Adam.
Fertile soils gems and fruits it has.
In the middle grows Tree of politics.
That serpent lives in as palace home.
He has luring tongue coated with honey
With it he welcomes Eve with open arms
The serpent picks juicy fruits and offers
He instructs; “eat and take some to Adam.”
Eve gets the fruits and enjoys its fullest.
But Adam does not exist in this Garden.
Eve is afraid of fruits and gems she has.
That Adam is absent to give sinful kiss.
Eve’s sisters often come but fail to leave.
To solve housing crisis a garage is raised.
Now Eden has become a parking yard.
Eve’s relatives and friend are garaged.
In the cathedral the host preaches daily;
“This Garden of Eden is full of happiness.
You cannot eat the Tree in the middle.
Only its fruits, not leaves you can enjoy.
The elect I have chosen can see my face.
Let Adam stay far, far, in the wilderness.
The moment Adam tastes fruits so juicy,
He will cause insurrection against us”
Eva responds with hidden tearful delight.
“For how long shall I be happy divorcee?”
Copyright © Solomon Ochwo-Oburu | Year Posted 2017
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