John Rhinem Poet I do not know?

The Metaphoric Tree....

Sometimes I have questioned this fruit, upon which some call, divinities tree?

So deliciously appealing it has seemed, unto these desirous and sometimes wistful eyes

As they have gazed upon its splendour and beauty, which adorns its lovely branches....

Standing amid this amiable Garden of Eden; whilst reflecting upon, "'My Fathers' Words" ~

"Of all things are yours," He said, "but choose wisely, that you may live"

"Eternally within this everlasting paradise; which I have created for you and My children!?"

"For nothing should you wish, shall never not be yours"

"Yet I have placed temptation afore your eyes, that your faithfulness may be sown...."

I have walked through this garden as if, but only a dream 

Beholding paradisiacals boundless and endless glories; majestic ~

Although, when I approach this certain simile that, "My Father" had spoken about

I always stop and stare for a moment; marvelling upon its wonderment

This golden fruit; which sometimes permeates my wanting heart

From wall to wall and throughout its corridores

But for a taste, of its enticing flavours

Glistening before my wanton red lips, this metaphor....

Sweetened desires; to savour upon the very tip 

Of my thirsting and yearning tongue!? 

Ahh, just one bite I think, as I then do contemplate, if "My Father," would ever know?

For she looks so lovely; as spellbound becomes her enchanted 

Amid her listful and temptress view; aslant....

Caught betwixt the flesh and the spirit once more, as I peer upon her leaves

Finding these stirring rushing currents, soaring through my searing veins

Within another day inside of this garderobe; my soul perplexed

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Before this metaphoric tree of, such, forbidden  fruit!?

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C.C Bloomsfield July 20, 2010 at 10:11 AM john i send you email tomorrow,read it pls,i come here to write and enjoy,yet im finding it very hectic lately with all these fights on soup,maybe its time i go,pls stop thinking these thoughts about many,pls john,just enjoy writing,dear.things arent as you see them,i ll erase this when you read it,goodbye

Michelle Mac Donald November 9, 2009 at 8:09 AM Hey John!! Well, I missed this read, as I have missed many in here. Crazy summer.. a visitor arrived here that won't be sent away. You're the detective, and I'll leave you no clues.:)) Alright...I'll behave..(mutter..mutter) This feels like you'd been sorely tempted? I'll have to read part II to find out more?! Hope you're doing super well..God bless you and yours! Mikki :)

Christopher Higgins August 3, 2009 at 1:10 PM Thank you brother John for your insight..greatly appreciated.

Charlene Bird July 27, 2009 at 10:42 AM John, you are an amazing man of poetry and faith. Tempation and giving in can certainly sour a man's faith, but, can we fault a man for being human. NO!! We cannot for, it is not our place to do so. So just like your beautiful verses state here choose wisely and stay the coarse and I am sure you will find the light and stick to your guns. This is a wonderful piece here JOhn and it will go to my favs.

Constance La France July 26, 2009 at 8:09 AM very well written my fellow poet... the desires, needs, wants of man and women since the beginning of time... lust

Charmaine Chircop July 25, 2009 at 3:31 PM great message in this write John-desire longing for the forbidden tree,choose wisely is the message,choose not for what is golden from the outside but what is so good and ripe in the inside--inspirational yet passionate,great mixture of emotions,i can relate to this poem John,outstanding write-love charma

James Marshall Goff July 25, 2009 at 1:32 PM wistful, delightful! jimbo

Carolyn Devonshire July 25, 2009 at 12:51 PM Oh, my, I can't wait to read Part 2. We all know how badly this scenario worked out for Adam and Eve. I do believe such temptation is a test of our obedience. On to part 2... Love, Carolyn

Richard-Jamaal Keen July 25, 2009 at 11:38 AM this is epic keep them coming...but beware i am your only competiton