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To the First Adam

Hello Adam, tell me, Is that your first name or your last? I'm Eve and that's my only name And I don't have a past. I had no mama to teach me I must obey the rules. I've searched this garden for a bit. I find no obedience schools. God put me in charge of feeding you. Why must I waste this fruit? The snake told me it is luscious And for sure our taste to suit. Come on Adam, just for me, Please try a little bite. A little taste will tell you If the snake and I are right. You know we have no friends here And we don't need enemies. So when he urged I take a bite, I did it just to please. I don't think God will notice One little apple gone. He may suspect a dinosaur Grabbed it to chew upon. But now you say God's angry? And He won't let us stay? He's repossessing Eden And sending us away? Well, you know it's your fault, Adam. You should have fenced that tree. If you hadn't been so lazy We'd be living fair and free. I'm telling you right now, Adam, I'm not going any where Until you get me some new clothes. I've not a thing to wear. Eve speaking to the first Adam. lWon 5th place

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Date: 5/31/2010 8:53:00 PM
Congrats Joyce on your winning poem in Debbie's contest with this great gifted write... another victory .. a great night for u.. my friend.. luv.. Linda-Marie
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Date: 5/28/2010 5:40:00 AM
Great poem Joyce! very funny! good luck, love Simone
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Date: 5/26/2010 6:17:00 PM
VERY very cute, pushing off the blame on Adam. I really liked your approach. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 5/23/2010 7:34:00 AM
Great work, Joyce!! I haven't tried this one yet....but you have nailed it...beautifully!! Good luck in the contest! ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 5/23/2010 7:05:00 AM
Hands down, the best one I've read for this contest, Joyce. A woman with no "past," no mother and no schools could surely make such a mistake. The rest of us have no excuses. There is a very honest ring to this that I admire. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/22/2010 9:30:00 PM
Seems sure to be a winner. A very nice reply to Adam. Good luck
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