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Oh Eden deep within
Shall I taste of mortal sin
Taste the fruit you offer me
Be subservient to your imfamy

Or do I restrain from yearning
Succumb to histories learning
Live in peace with fellow man
Be as done and do as can

Eden the cravings tempting
Sin it pulls and unrelenting
Serpents tongue has my ears
Whispers low, plays my fears

Yet he light, the pull is strong
Voice is mellow and full of song
Finds me kind and pure of heart
Heeds my soul and dark depart

Confused in life I stumble on
In dark or light I am but one
Conscience talks do I listen
As that tree and apple glisten
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 2/2/2010 6:48:00 PM
Magnificent write tonight... expressions from the depth of soul and spirit plus the human side also given voice.. luv. this one.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 2/2/2010 1:46:00 PM
The temptations are many, Daniel. "Serpent's tongue has my ears" is a great line. We listen, but hopefully our conscience helps us to make the right choices. Very thought-provoking poem! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 2/2/2010 12:09:00 PM
Accurate description of temptation and so well written, thanks
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Date: 2/2/2010 12:00:00 PM
Here is your apple ripe and red..beautiful poem, its all about conscience indeed, I wonder who doesnt want that apple behind boundaries indeed..great..Charma
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Date: 2/2/2010 11:07:00 AM
Interesting thoughts that you have penned in this quatrain with good rhyme and rhythm. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
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