It was in the common gossip, everybody knew,
But no one seemed to get it, tried by quite a few…
Some tagged it cursed while some resorted to magic,
Fear engulfed them all that the thing could be tragic!!!
I was unaware, being aged just ten,
Believed whatever was written in papers with pen…
Set out to explore what was hidden from me,
Quenched my curiosity with what I could see!!!
Kept walking straight till sight guided the way,
Paid no heed to what the people did say…
“I’ll find it first”, a pride filled me in,
With a steely resolve, I waded through thick-n-thin!!!
As I entered the forest, darkness began to converge,
Quickened my pace, as thrill began to surge…
Lost all directions, went towards light,
Began doubting my judgement as it led to this plight!!!
Something shone bright, and I hid for cover,
The heart of the jungle wasn’t for the mundane lover…
I peeked out right to get a glimpse of it,
It shimmered in the darkness, like a thousand fireflies lit!!!
Before I could realize, my feet took me that way,
I was in dilemma, whether to leave or stay…
But curiosity shadowed fear for a ten year old,
I moved closer and closer, my actions grew bold!!!
And then it came to view, a sight never had I seen,
An object so bright, a feeling so serene…
As if under a spell, my hands went for the prize,
Feet on earth or floating in air, neither did I realize!!!
I grabbed it with my might, it was very warm and red,
Rather than taking home, tried to grab a bite instead…
Juts as my teeth touched its scarlet skin, I felt the earth sink deep,
To my surprise, I was in my room, wide awake from sleep!!!
Gone was the forest, gone was the tree, nothing left for show,
And why it’s called ‘The Forbidden Apple’, now I do know!!!
