Once upon eternal time, Before the world began, Or stars had skipped across the sky, The Lord conceived a plan To paint a world from golden wheat To waters’ deep cyan. To the dust, his spirit breathed; In his image life was born; Rain glistened on the jewels of fruit; Taste all but one he warned. One decision claimed the fall, Thrust beneath a veil they mourned. Our creator wouldn’t force His love upon the earth. Though hearts rebelled, and pride took hold, He proved his chil