EDEN

Digitally altered photo by S. Auberle

EDEN

Dearest Adam,

I had such a wonderful dream last night!

There we were, among the plants

and I was helping you name artichokes

when I saw a new fig tree

shining just outside the garden

and Adam, I believe in dreams!

I think this is a sign--it's time

for us to move on, get a little place of our own.

Our apples are wormy

and the weather's turning cold.

Yes, my darling, we've been happy here,

but all good things must end.

My fig leaves have been packed for days

and, frankly, this snake is on my last nerve...

-your loving Eve

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My darling Eve,

As soon as I finish naming this fruit

we'll hit the road. Did you pack for me?

We won't need a map, since I know the way

to San Jose--wait, that's a song--

that hasn't been written yet,

but never mind, my darling,

you are so wise--what with figuring out

that artichokes are edible and

how to eat them without injury

and let's not even talk about lobster,

well, you are my dream woman

the only woman for me...

- Always, Adam