Am I the snake
the endless temptation
the sin of all sinners
the never forgiven?

Am I the poison
that burns its way
ripening the fruit
in shades of scarlet red?

Or am I the victim
blind to see through
eternally helpless in
life’s biggest tragedy?

When did all my powers
leave my earthly body?
Where is my strength,
my fierceness, my fire?

Give me a reason!
Not to burn down
the one who planted
that apple tree.