Since the Garden
by Michael Doyle

In the beginning, the serpent in the garden
Arrive to induce sin without pardon.
The fruit of one tree was clearly seen
But was forbidden to every human being.

The Devil came as man's defiant adversary,
While God speaks truth, Lucifer is contrary.
Setting up mesmerizing traps and snares
To trap man, however much, it feels unfair.

Man was created with full free will.
It's from this that our decisions are kept real.
The bright light of God creates shadow.
It's a matter of our choice, as we know.

Our eyes are open, but we do not see,
Walking on our decisions based on curiosity.
It comes down to the issue of moral authority,
And the evil gained costs human dignity.

Everywhere we look, we find brokenness.
I say this without fear of outspokenness.
The evil that we find, comes as a matter of our choice.
In the absence of God, we find darkness in our voice.

Blame or credit, the fallen one leads the way.
But in the evil, it is we who have the final say.
The pillars of God only shine so far,
If we refuse to follow Bethlehem's star.

Satan sows the subtle seeds of indecision,
And the Devil comes at us with exacting precision.
Instead of trusting in God's trustworthiness,
We choose to do things that lead to our mess.

On the Cross, Jesus dealt with mankind's sin
Putting Lucifer in his place again and again.
Keeping the Biblical ball in its play,
Crucially, we study every word along our way.

The more familiar we are with God's ways,
The better we'll live out our living days.
Keeping in time with God's wise Word,
We'll be more ready when evil has occurred.

The world around us is fractured and broken.
The person in our mirror is simply one token.
We need to steward the truth with humility,
And to treat those around u with love and digniity.

(c) January 18, 2026   Michael Doyle
All Rights Reserved