Which Came First?
The discourse has been argued many times before.
By kings, by peasants, and learned men galore…
By women, by children nearly started war!
One says, “It was the chicken, of course.” there's more.
From whence came the chicken? Will you please explain?
From the egg… It started with an egg. What a bore!
It is not very simple, to explain it plain.
But imagination and a prayerful soul…
Upon hearing this news could surely sustain.
Day 3 and Day 5 is when genes came alive!
Protected in caplets ‘til on earth beget.
Encased by the thousands each species should survive.
How did He do it? Scientists, study that!
He did NOT do it with a magical hat!
Wisdom's precisions, God created and formed.
Which came first, chicken or the egg? Tell me, you.
Believe me or not; I believe this is true.
‘Twas genes in a caplet where first chickens grew...
I think this could be. Do you think so, too?
© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
January 10, 2010
Today's society says,
"You're not a man
If you can't turn flesh to stone."
So drug after drug is manufactured
To make men feel like teens again.
"Bigger, longer, faster, stronger"
Is the motto of this money game
With a pill, a caplet or capsule.
From ***** stars to "Smiling Bob",
They convince man that drugs are the answer
To natural male enhancement-
All the while influencing addicts "once a day"
To ensure such lasting effects.
In yester years' society,
Abraham was dead in his body
And became the Father of many nations.
Sarah called him "lord" and made him feel
Better than any drug, and the benefit was hers, too.
In her old age she was satisfied with a child
And was blessed with laughter unspeakable.
She was his aphrodisiac, not a mistress with mandrakes.
Her spirit touched his emotions and effected his nature.
Maybe man could learn something from these saints
Instead of just desiring to be stiff and rigid.
Become addicted to love and each other.
"There is nothing to lose but to gain."
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