Bite

In the first garden
In the fading light
The snake slithered
Said 'It'll be alright'
Eve plucked an apple
And took a...

Sandwich in cellophane
Wrapped up tight
He pulled at the seal
With all of his might
And with hunger to sate
He took a...

Letter from the bag
In ceremonial rite
But upon looking up
A slavering sight
The huge dog leaped
And took a...

Paper from the stand
As she saw its flight
Heard the buzzing sound
Of mosquito slight
But she was too slow
And felt the...

Saw cutting deep
The bone was white
The cold had stung
Then numbed in the night
Suffering effects
Of winter's frost...