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"There is a stillness. The stillness that is only at the darkest hour of the night just
before the faintest glimmer light.
A faint waft is felt. Through the mist of the dawn a shape is molded out of sand, water,
clay, salt and a bit of spit. The form is 4 cubits long with a pleasant countenance.
A faint puff of air is felt: " Wake up, wake up, and breathe, breathe.
Rise and go to the living waters, wash off the dust and return. Your name is Adam, meaning
First Person. Adams walks in wondrous astonishment at all he sees and hears. "Adam, all of this
is yours. You have dominion over it all. You will name all the animals as you see fit,
male and female. . But Adam is sad, lost and lonely, "All of
these have mates, where is mine?"
"Go to sleep, Adam, go to sleep"
A portion of his side is removed and another form is brought forth. Adam hears: "This is
Eve. Her name means Love and Light. She is your mate. It is my happiness that you shall
live here, in this special place called Eden. But, beware of the central tree.
Adam and Eve are strolling in the serene quietness of the garden. They pass by the tree often,
and one day a very seductive voice whispers softly "Eve, how beautiful you are, do eat
from this tree, you will see, The force of that whispering voice is so strong she cannot
longer resist an eats, She gives share to Adam, and at that moment they realize they
are different from each other.
The shimmering misty cloud grows darker and sternly they are told" GO FROM THIS SPECIAL
PLACE. YOU SHALL NOT RETURN'
The entrance gate clangs shut. An impenetrable flaming sword is placed at
that gate.
(At that moment Adam and Eve come in hurriedly scurrieng and they are bickering>
Adam is angry with Eve. "This is all your fault. You always do what
YOU want to. Why don't you ever listen."
Eve: Angry but with a dismissive attitude " Well, you didn't have to eat of it just
because I asked you. Don't you have a mind of your own>
Adam" Fine mess you got us into. Now we have to grow all of our own food and feed the animals
before they think of us as cupcakes. We are farmers now, do you have any idea how much
hard work that is.!!!
Eve trying to calm Adam down " instead of whining, find us a place to live, somewhere
warm (shivering) I hear Italy is nice, They do wonders with tomatoes, or maybe southern
Ethiopia. Besides, I don't know if you have noticed, but we are not exactly dressed for
travel. (With annoyance "And what does it mean, I shall bear children in pain"
What is "a children"?
Adam: They are mini-mes and mini-yous. (with resignation) And they stay with us, and stay
with us, and stay with us until they grow and look like you and me."
Eve: "Oh, great, that is just ducky. We have CHILDREN No place to live, nothing to eat
but nuts, berries and water. A chicken would be nice, and figs. The leaves would come in
handy."
Adam: "We need a fire.
Eve: (As if to say cant you do anything?) Well, make one"
Adam: "How"
Eve: Rub two sticks together and hope it doesn't rain.
Adam: Pointing an accusing finger at Eve and with a dark voice: "You know don't you that....You
had to listen to that snake of a being. You just remember, You are my mate, not his" (All
the while staring at Eve)
Eve: Why, Adam, I believe you're jealous.
Adam: No, I'm not.
Eve: Yes you are, yes you are.
Eve: (Looking around) "We should get started, and find us a warm cave. We will take the
cow, a couple of chickens and the rooster. At least we will have milk and eggs. And don't
forget the figs. (She now realizes that Adam is staring at her. "And what are you staring
at. My eyes are up here." (Gesturing to her eyes)
Adam moving closer to Eve: "We need to make those mini-mes and mini-yous."
Eve: What's your hurry. I'm the one who has o bear them. In pain yet."
Adam: (Dismissevely) "Oh, for Eden's sake. Animals do it all the time"
Eve: OK, then you have them. See how long that will last"
Adam: I would if I could but I can't. I'm just not built like you.
Eve: All right, All right, I get the picture.
Adam: (With annoyance, anger and resignation) "Eve, what is done is done, and it is what
it is. So, pick up your things and let's move in here."
Eve: "It is not big enough, I need something light and airy"
Adam: "All right, we will take the next one"
Eve: "Too damp, too high and it smells of bats,"
Adam: Eve, just move in . What do you think I am. A real estate agent. I'm tired and sleepy
and more than a little bit cross."
Eve: "All right, but tomorrow we move to higher ground, by the waterfall."
Adam: "WILL YOU JUST GO TO SLEEP"
Eve keeps on muttering. Adam, I could use a glass of Maneschewitz? Do we have any left.?
Adam: (Forcefully) I am keeping it for Noah.
Eve: Who ?
(Eve is crying and shivering)
Eve: Adam, I'm so scared, what is going to happen to us?
Adam: Shhhh, everything will be alright.
(Adam and Eve should be at the steps with Eve's head on Adam's shoulder and Adam having
a protective arm with a blanket around her.) They are asleep
A slight a pause. Change of pace
Narrator: The shimmering cloudy mist, unseen and unheard walked with them to see they would
not come to any real harm. It hears their bickering and laughs quietly.
"Oh yes, I created all of this, the stars, the planets, the waters, the earth and all
that grows within. And I bless this union of man and woman> I
will keep a close-by and will not interfere unless,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Narrator: THE GATE --- LOCKED THE SWORD -- FLAMING
There was a stillness. There is a darkness.
(Adam and Eve stand.)
'LORD, GOD, SPIRIT, LIGHT, VOICE; ARE YOU THERE. NOW WHAT!!!