Adam
(Genesis 3:17-19)
Adam, I thought of you when
I punched the clock today
Eight more hours of the
daily grind for a little bit of pay
Did you happen to stop and
think of your toils in paradise
would become a painful
master when you were enticed?
What did you think when you
felt that first drop of perspiration?
Did tilling the ground
amongst thorns and thistles give inspiration?
Now, in the midst of my labors
I think of a world without the curse
Long before we had to work
for our bread and to fill up our purse
Adam, what were you thinking
when you took the fruit from Eve?
Had God given you reason for
mistrust or a cause not to believe?
The ground was cursed for
your sake all the days of your life
now that time has passed, was
it worth listening to your wife?
One foolish act brought
sweat, toil, and thistles and thorns
In the sweat of your face
you will have bread God warns
This labor of ours will last
until dust we shall one day reprise
Happy cherishing TGIF should be to you of no
great surprise!
Greg,
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts on our biblical friend, Adam. Just stopped by from the A-Z Challenge. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the rest of the alphabet! Have a blessed day!
Donna
www.fullmeasureofjoy.com
This Gregg is awe inspiring. Thank you for sharing and an excellent start to your Challenge.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Good one, Gregg. Looking forward to more of your poetry this month.
ReplyDeleteGregg, I'm stopping by from A-to-Z and I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your poem for Adam. Looking forward to reading more of your poems this month.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you!
Paige (blogging @ www.talesfromthelaundryroom.com)
Adam in a poem
ReplyDeleteHelps us to knowem
Keep churning 'em out!
Gregg, last time I punched a clock my boss made me pay for it.
ReplyDeleteYou have a gift for verse. This is a very thoughtful piece and poetically well constructed by my estimation of such things.
ReplyDeleteArlee Bird
A to Z Challenge Co-host
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