L Milton Hankins Poet Didactic

Eve - a Repost

"She shall be called Woman,
Because she was taken out of Man."

What shall we make of Genesis 2: 23b
As it is written, it seems preposterous to me.

Time has proven quite the opposite is true
Despite how accepted the literalist point of view.

Midwives and OB-GYNs throughout our history's span
Have never brought a woman from the womb of a man.

reposted December 15, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger December 16, 2021 at 6:22 AM I thought when I read the title, you were writing a tribute to our Eve, and I guess you did! L Milton Hankins December 16, 2021 at 9:10 AM I like this poem a lot, for some reason, so I decided to give it another go. Eve has always been maligned throughout history, and I think she deserves applause!

Shirley Hawkins December 15, 2021 at 5:26 PM Adam planted the seed. Eve supplied the womb for the seed to grow. Where did the seed come from? God planted the seed...... Start of creation?????? L Milton Hankins December 15, 2021 at 7:06 PM Interesting...especially the way the book of Genesis portrays it. Thanks for your insightful comment, Shirley.