The Apple Tree

About the rich ripe round red rosy apples they call forbidden fruit
What I'm about to say is confidential, so promise, you'll be mute

Because if every creature in the garden knows
They'll come around like hungry buffaloes
And in no time, they'll be none of those precious apples left for you and me

Now in the average apple you're accustomed to skin seeds flesh and core
But you will find that these are special apples that give you something more

Why, every seed contains some information you'll need to speed your education
The seeds indeed of all creation are here

Why be foolish, my dear?
Come with me to that tree

With every sweet and juicy luscious bite of this not forbidden fruit
You'll see your mind expand and your perceptions grow more and more acute

And you can teach him plumbing and philosophy
New techniques for glazing pottery
Woodcraft first-aid, home economy
Madam, Adam will be overjoyed

When he becomes aware of your attainments he'll beam with loving pride
And he will say
Oh, Eve, you're indispensable, please don't leave my side

And with your nifty new-found education
He'll relish every conversation
While you'll be Adam's inspiration this way
Just an apple a day
Wait and see
Come with me to that tree