The poem
They wondered why the fruit had been forbidden: It taught them nothing new. They hid their pride, But did not listen much when they were chidden: They knew exactly what to do outside.
They left. Immediately the memory faded Of all they known: they could not understand The dogs now who before had always aided; The stream was dumb with whom they'd always planned.
They wept and quarrelled: freedom was so wild. In front maturity as he ascended Retired like a horizon from the child,
The dangers and the punishments grew greater, And the way back by angels was defended Against the poet and the legislator.