In his heavenly abode, Adam reigned <br /> Eve consorted with equal bliss <br />Yearned for the forbidden fruit <br /> But was satisfied with Adam’s kiss <br /> <br />Eve could resist temptation no more <br /> Finally ordered Adam to pluck the fruit <br />The mistaken Monarch refused <br /> Eve died, heartbroken by the truth <br /> <br />To fill the void, stray Adam bedded her sisters <br /> Morn, Aft and luscious inky Night <br />With pleasure, ruled over his kingdom <br /> Bereft of the sunshine bright <br /> <br />Alas, the fruit from the tree of knowledge <br /> Today, still unplucked stands <br />In man’s Garden of Eden <br /> Untouched by time’s hand<br /><br />Madam Anonymous<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/xx-adam-and-eve/
