On the other side of Eden

 

On the other side of Eden,

no paradise awaits.

Beyond the gates

just 

empty desert

bakes.

No oasis in the haze,

just the rays of sun

blinding my gaze.

Just outside Eden

and I turn up too late.

 

On the other side of Eden

they are feeding

on the lush fruits

from verdant forests

of vibrant trees.

Feasting

on all the wonders life bequeaths.

I'm here surrounded by the vultures.

Picking out scraps,

from the carcasses left to rot,

as the vultures eye me menacingly,

I'm being thankful for all that I've got.

 

Outside the walls, beyond the gates,

in this place where demons wait,

knowing that soon you'll meet your fate,

on the other side of Eden.

No snakes being deceiving,

just empty plains,

harsh terrains,

and the pain of this eternal grieving.

 

In that gated, fenced off

beauty spot

they have everything

that I've not,

but I've got,

A rucksack, a writing pad

the shirt on my back,

and I'm happy with that.

 

 

 

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