Felix culpa
Stay, said the serpent.
Surely he would want you to stay
Here
In the garden
The trees full of familiar fruit
It was easier the first time –
The breeze carried a hint of sweetness
Just out of reach
And I stood on tiptoes
Grasping
Now, I notice how the trees bend
The sweetness laced with something sinister
Heavy
I let it fall
And leave the way I came
The serpent at my heel
As I step lightly over the guard where he sleeps
Careful not to touch the sword
Still flaming
Pointing every way and none
Lovely.
ReplyDeleteAnd unexpected.
And lovely.