East of Eden

East of Eden,
this weary land
we've traveled far
it's hard to stand
we wander on
as best we can
East of Eden,
this weary land.

East of Eden
the curse came down.
Our own remorse:
this barren ground
where peace eludes,
no rest is found.
East of Eden
the curse came down.

East of Eden
we watch and wait.
No rain to come
by plan or fate.
Our still parched souls
are oft berate
as East of Eden
we watch and wait.

East of Eden
the Christ child came
to break the curse
His own to claim.
Our just wages
He took the blame.
East of Eden
the Christ child came.

East of Eden
new life is found,
but all our pride
we must lay down.
Amidst the dirt,
fall to the ground
East of Eden
new life is found.

East of Eden
a heart can grow.
For Christ resides
your soul to know.
He lifts up high
those bended low.
East of Eden
a heart can grow.

-Hannah Norton 2012
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