Creation
by Pat Severin
“Creation” read by Pat Severin.
Many many years ago,
before the world began,
our perfect God, Creator, had
a very special plan.
He said, “I’ll make a perfect world
and everything that’s in it!”
You see, God can do anything.
His power has no limit!
In six short days, God made our world,
stood back and said, “That’s great!”
When that was done He made a man
and woman for his mate.
They lived within this perfect place
with fruit trees, flowers, and plants,
and every kind of animal
from elephants to ants.
He told them, “You may eat the fruit
of every tree, but that one.
Take just one bite, and you will find
that it will be your last one.”
That tree produced such luscious fruit
the two could not resist.
Besides a talking devil snake
said, “Come on, I insist!
“I promise you, one little taste
and you’ll be just like God!
That’s why He doesn’t want you to,”
and gave a devilish nod.
The woman took one little bite
and then the man did, too.
The minute that they took that bite,
the two of them both knew.
They both felt guilty instantly
that when God called their names,
they hid from Him (as if they could)
because they felt ashamed.
That day, God’s perfect world was changed.
Temptation had its cost
because when sin finds its way in,
perfection will be lost.
About the Poet
Pat Severin is a retired Christian teacher living in Wisconsin. Her poetic inspiration comes from her deep faith, her love of children and her analysis of people and the world around us. Besides Pure in Heart Stories, Pat’s been published in such Christian magazines as the Heart of Flesh, Agape Review, The Clay Jar Review, thewayback2ourselves, Words of the Lamb, Vessels of Light and Calla Press. She has also contributed to Chicken Soup for the Soul and two other books, as well. Pat’s personal ministry is weekly sending encouraging poems in her original cards to those going through difficult life struggles.
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