"Delicious Paradise," said John Milton of the Garden of Eden
A "woody theatre Of stateliest view."
Only two were
In the garden
Otherwise empty
Except for the wise snake
and the tree
Green and golden
In the simple light of clouds made new
Only the snake knew time
what was
what is
what will be
Yet he was surprised
By the courage they showed
in choosing the dream that picked them
They never asked why.
