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In the Garden of Eden

The serpent, being tricky, used truth for a lie “Here Woman, eat. You will surely not die!” So, she ate of the fruit and made up a plan, Crying, “It's not my fault!” as to Adam she ran. Adam and Eve both declaring, “I will show no shame!” As Man took of the fruit, in like manner, the same. When later they saw their nakedness, their innocence lost, The serpent slithered away, leaving them to face the cost. God came to commune with the couple when the day was cool. Finding them covered with leaves, he knew they'd broken his rule. When questioned, they pointed while saying, “I'm not to blame!” While fearfully remembering how the serpent had presented his claim. “You have no proof.” Eve stubbornly persisted to her disgrace. God answered, “Untrue! See the seeds? There is still a trace. Because you partook of the forbidden fruit from that one tree, My Son also will die for these sins, and others, on Calvary.”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 7/4/2010 5:34:00 PM
Congrats on being featured. Rhonda Hero
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Date: 6/30/2010 8:24:00 PM
Awesome poem, congrats on being featured as well - rgds Wilma
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Date: 6/30/2010 6:35:00 PM
I absolutely adore this poem. It's one of the best interpretations of the story that I've ever heard.
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Date: 6/30/2010 1:40:00 PM
Virginia, This is a beautiful poem. You certainly told it point blank. Most of us never want to admit when we do wrong but the truth has a way of coming out. Keep up the good work. God Bless, Cile
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Date: 6/29/2010 11:29:00 AM
Congratulations on your terrific poetry being featured this week Virginia. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/28/2010 7:56:00 PM
Congrats Virginia on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. excellent choice to share with us.. with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii..
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Date: 6/28/2010 10:35:00 AM
Many congrats on your feature this week. Rgds Janette
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Date: 6/28/2010 10:23:00 AM
Hey, this is a wonderful piece; enjoy the honor of having your poem being featured this week. Please, keep your pen alive and keep up the great work!. You are great! Love, ~Adeleke.
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Date: 6/24/2010 5:21:00 AM
Congratulations Virginia on your win in Paula Swanson's contest "Four Sentences". Love, Carol
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Date: 6/22/2010 7:39:00 PM
good one. And congrats on your HM. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 6/22/2010 8:46:00 AM
You did a marvelous job with the 4 statements. Your theme perfectly fit lines. I enjoyed the read tremendously. Good luck in the contest. Caryl
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Date: 6/22/2010 5:57:00 AM
It is a pleasure to be reading your poetry this morning Virginia. Wishing you a wonderful day filled with an overload of inspiration. Hoping you will challenge yourself to use all the inspiration which you may receive today. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/22/2010 4:14:00 AM
great flow....compelling story... well done! Virginia! and thanks for your comments, jimbo
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Date: 6/21/2010 6:27:00 PM
Great rendition for the contest. Easy and smooth. Thanks for your comments on my Snooze poem. Love, Joyce
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Date: 6/21/2010 5:59:00 PM
Eden quite in a new perspective using the fiour sentences. Good luck in the contest
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