Theology: The Simple Truth of Genesis Now – He Ate It

Theology

No, the serpent did not
seduce anyone. It was
slithering up the apple tree,
minding its own business,

when Eve scolded Adam:
“You never listen.”
“But you said how delicious it looked.”
“Did I tell you to eat it?”

The snake, meanwhile,
perched on the branch and watched
Adam wild-eyed, circling.
Eve keeled over his choice.

Further reading:

“Theology” by Ted Hughes

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