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John T. Baker

When Adam Fell

When Adam fell and Eve as well,
When Dido and Delilah died,
Cassandra wept, Van Winkle slept ---
This world just took it in its stride.
Through dinosaurs and Holy Wars,
Through fear and famine, flood and flame,
The battle-ax, the income tax ---
This world's rolled on about the same.
Despite disease and deviltries,
Despite disputes no one can win,
The dirty tricks of politics ---
This world continues in its spin.
But should some time I write a rhyme
With all the skill I long to learn
And then inside feel satisfied ---
This world would surely crash and burn!