The Fall
It was a sunny day And you said I had morning breath Like any other day And you said my flesh was soft
How red it was And it helped you learn something “Eat it. Eat it.” You've never done that before
Then evening came, and — “Where are you, man of the soil?” I was afraid, and I said — “I'm naked, and so is she.”
Our father was furious How did I know I was naked? That thing you gave me — I'm so angry — Angry at that father, The other father — Father of all lies!
And then, the white wing of death Separated us from our father Our only father Our father of truth
But because my father's spirit is still with me A white beautiful cloth Now covers your nakedness
Thank you, my one and only father For loving us in our folly And for sending us painful discipline
You're proud of us! I'm happy and glad!
image credit
“The fall; expelled from Eden, Adam and Eve raise a family and set to work.” Engraving by Scotin, c. 1765.
Found on: Wikimedia Commons, and Wellcome Images.