You know them as villains

Yet human just like you and me

Destroyed hope for billions

But maybe it just had to be

A life in the garden

In harmony and perfect bliss

No need for a pardon

Still, is that really all there is

Soft hissing in the grass

Morning sun sparkling on spiked scales

A chance too good to pass

Snake throwing the world of its rails

“Trust me Eve, my dear friend

I will never dare deceive you

Past God you shall ascend

Take this final step to break through”

“What? You are still not sure?

Your God won’t care, I won’t betray

This apple is your cure

Just one bite and you’ll never pray”

The serpent fooled the two

Just one small bite was all it took

Eden is lost for you

The end for us? Let’s take a look

Don’t weep, don’t sulk, don’t cry

Betrayal so full of beauty

I speak truth, never lie

Living life our only duty

Look at Alex the Great

Starving for glory, seeking fame

Cut the knot in one slate

Desire burning like a flame

Egypt adored their queen

More stunning than the morning sun

Gaius, Mark, both so keen

Cleopatra had fun

Knowledge for all the earth

Gutenberg lifted our darkness

Ideas are so much worth

The wisdom of books is timeless

New lands we would explore

Columbus sailing far away

Future beyond this shore

Find something novel every day

What’s hidden in this smile?

Beauty of human mystery

Feel renaissance life style

Mona Lisa our history

He said the world is round

The church so crimson with fury

Galileo unbound

Science and proof now man’s jury

Beethoven is on loop

Taught us how much our ears can feel

Picks me up in one swoop

How a few notes a soul can heal

Madame Curie pioneer

Risking all for revelation

Her passion we revere

In knowledge we found salvation

Just one bite starts it all

Without it who, where would we be?

Eden a cage so small

Broke the prison, finally free

Just enjoy the sweet little things

That alone will give you your wings