The Devil’s Eulogy for Mankind
The Physician as the Devil, 1609 Johann Galle after the design of Egbert van Pandereen Dear Creator, I’d like to start off by thanking you, nay, applauding you- For birthing Man. Such complex creatures thine, And with conflict, exploding planets that collide; Sigh, Man. Remember, remember- Man’s first disobedience, ‘twas just the fruit that was forbidden, but hunger and greed brought death into the world, brought woe and despair! And now, I must say- It kills me no more, how mortals die. With the loss of Eden, Hell burnt larger than ever, my home; Until one greater Man, Restores peace and regains that blissful Olympian seat. A Healer, a saviour, powers (almost) akin my own… Not a God, nor Demon; but something much more powerful- Man. Remember, remember- the Forest of Eden- Is yours, wherever you want it to be. You seem perplexed, my friends, so let me shed some light. It would be to my utmost delight. I am forev