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ice
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since 2003-05-17

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Pennsylvania

0 posted 2005-01-15 06:10 AM

Out of primal depth they climbed
Up hill from beasts, or was it down?
Resting a while at the gates of Eden;
First time knowing, right from wrong.

God arose in new consciousness
To guide them trough, what new was taught;
Their brains grew quick and ever large,
Of a sudden they realized, others exist.

That there was a tomorrow and yesterday
And what they sowed they would reap,
If you hit another, the other felt pain,
That more then you (and they) would pay a cost.

The story goes, they ate the apple
Disobeyed God, and learned to Sin
Now everyone lays their faults on the serpent
When they choose to do wrong, they blame on him,
Their casting out from Eden.

MGROVES

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since 2004-02-01

Posts 3802
california

1 posted 2005-01-15 06:27 AM

shame people have not learned throughout the centuries to be responsible for own actions mistakes are meant for growth and knowledg and wisdom way of learning not a a way to hold back love or cast out or lable as bad person, no one is without mistakes no one is perfect, yet no one seems to learn the differ nd the cycle goes on and on holding back growth and life nd acceptance good one thanks

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2005-01-15 08:15 AM

One might believe that he and she
would have taught their children
better - to have recognized their
deception, and say, "for what I did,
this is who I am..."

And yet their first lesson was to
blame another...Yes.

Yes, Ice...much truth here. You turned
it around very well...that any age might
understand.

Well done, Sir!

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

3 posted 2005-01-15 08:16 AM

ice
The door to Eden is open but on a personal level. Enjoyed the write.

Susan
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since 2004-03-27

Posts 5104
walking the surreal

4 posted 2005-01-15 11:41 AM

Ah, I have an entirely different view on the Eden story - but I shall keep most of that to myself - as what you say is the generally excepted rule - I think Eve knew what she was doing, and there were reasons for doing it, and she accepted the consequences - though the serpent did tempt her, it is not why she ate - and if she hadn't eaten, it would still be they two in the garden and the world would not be -

But you are soooo right about people shifting blame - it is all choices WE make - and it would be so good for children to be taught just that - for every action there is a reaction - call it karma if you will, what you sow, so shall you reap - I for one teach my daughter such as well as trying to teach her that kindness to all, no matter their state of mind and action, is what will bless her life with peace and joy - after all, we are all the same, we struggle with trials and want so badly to be loved and be happy -

Ah, off on a rant - sorry, but your work, it sparks consideration and that is good!

Enjoyed this my friend -

Susan

If I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . .

saved_by_grace
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since 2005-01-08

Posts 332
In the arms of God...

5 posted 2005-01-15 12:44 PM

I really enjoyed this, ice! Thank you for sharing with us.

-- Becka

froggy
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since 2003-06-23

Posts 1893
Michigan

6 posted 2005-01-15 02:24 PM

Love it Ford.
Its beautiful

:-)

Within this heart you'll find love

*Alli4000*

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since 2004-03-21

Posts 3188
The World of Poetry

7 posted 2005-01-15 03:10 PM

Great write Ford!

~Alli~

Happy 2005!

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