Original Sin

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Sat, 20 Jan 2024
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14 comments
 

It's said that Adam
was involved in
what is known as
the original sin.

But some people
firmly believe
that Adam was
assisted by Eve.

Both found guilty
of being in pursuit
of a particular
forbidden fruit.

That fruit was
(we must acknowledge)
the acquisition
of a certain knowledge.

To know all about
good and evil
was bound to create
a cultural upheaval.

The powers-that-be
were intolerant
and wanted the pair
to remain ignorant.

So they ruined
their reputation
and condemned them 
to eternal damnation.

I would say
in the couple's defence
that what they did
was not an offence.

They should instantly
be exonerated
and the guilty verdict
eradicated.

 
© Luigi Pagano 2024

Certificate U
Poem
Mutevoli pensieri
Surreal
Philosophy
Opinion
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)

Comments

Submitted by celticman on

phew. difficult one luigi. the jury has been out for a while. 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I know, Jack. It will take more than twelve just men to deliver a verdict.

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

The knowledge they gained was to know wrong and sufferng, bur the indications are that they accepted forgiveness and trusted in the Saviour who they were told would come. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

 I commend you for your steadfast belief, Rhiannon and thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Best wishes, Luigi

 

Submitted by Rhymes And Reasons on

'Take A Bite From The Red Apple.' Anybody else would do just that. Great Write! heart

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

As always, grateful for the feedback, Jacques. Thank you.

Luigi

 

Submitted by marandina on

An interesting take on possibly the oldest of stories. If anyone can help them beat the rap, it's that most reliable of firms Luigi & Co. Nicely done, sir. Paul

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Dear Paul, the firm of Luigi and Co. will, to paraphrase Rudyard Kipling, 'treat the imposters just the same.

Cheers.

 

Submitted by Tom Brown on

Very funny! Beautiful humour! Where did you get the picture it must be some famous painter?

All the best! Tom

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thank you, Tom. The artist was the Flemish painter Michiel Coxie the Elder (1499 -1592).

Luigi

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Never thought of it this way but yours reminds of Blake's "A Poison Tree", or Snow Wite for that matter. But who knows maybe it got boring there, you know after a few centuries. Joking aside, as a very serious matter was the very first sin and disobedience, the first people having known (done and experienced) both good and evil, shame and deception, both love and lust, joy and jealousy.

See you Luigi! Nolan &

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Hi Nolan, people have thought long and hard over this matter and many points of view about it have been expressed, at times contradictory. As the saying goes, 'you pays your money and you takes your choice.'
Thanks for reading.

Luigi

 

Submitted by Nolan on

Haha! it's not nice for you to make fun of people like that, after all I speak English very good &

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Sorry, I don't know what you mean. I am not making fun of anyone. If you are referring to the saying I quoted, this is what the Cambridge dictionary says: "You are responsible for your decisions and cannot blame anyone else when what you have chosen is not successful."