Eden: Scene II

Act 0, Scene –2 : Eden, by the Water
Adam observes Eve as she emerges naked, unabashed from the water.

EVE

Her yellow hair, 
Like wet corn silk,
Hung from her head as she bent to dry

The soft round curves
Of her warm, fresh skin
Aroused in him
Something

That he cursed
And craved
And did not really comprehend

Soft and bold,

Her blue eyes
Captured
His
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