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the first paradise
The First Paradise
We humans are related to the dolphins
not so smooth, that's why we stayed near
sea was shallow
Fruit trees grew near the shoreline and
often apples fell into the sea, which was
as a blessing, and we walked ashore
On dry land, we become aware of our nakedness
and hastily covered our bodies in palm leaves
Flirting and lifting palm leaves became a sport
disapproved of by the adults
In the apple trees lived snakes; if a woman was
bitten, she convulsed, and if not given
satisfaction becomes what we know as Karen
When children asked where we came from
adults told us we came from Mars
Now, scientists tell us they have found dry
river beds on Mars. I say no more
Copyright ©
Jan Hansen
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