Lilith

“The actual guise of her has become apparent” ~~ The Poet Engaged in rapturous slander. Forced by reputation to meander. Through the annals of time, Deemed worse than a witch sublime Indicted as a demon in old folk lore Seducing men asleep to wake no more. Maligned, falsely accused, my name abused Demons to keep them afraid and subdued We have, violent police and false news today Now the demons had no need to stay Pitted the mate of Samael, a demon Though never receiving his semen Deemed to be starved of love These accusations, could I rise above? No killer was I, at childbirth Twas unsanitary practices for what it’s worth. Although I was tagged a man hater My ill repute was changed much later Rebranded from a malevolent figure incorrect It was transformed to one of respect. Becoming a second wave feminist voice. A dramatic twist in narrative to rejoice. Now revered for all my positive traits as reliance. Independence, empowerment and defiance. Qualities that rendered me refusal to submit. Accepting this description I freely admit Recognized as a model to radiate assertion In all this time never contemplated desertion. Fortitude to grasp the bull’s horns Bravery to repel all man’s scorns Being the weaker gender is now just a myth Conviction and diligence I am always with. No bragging of honor, valor or victory is needed Any compassion I have is now frequently heeded I advance with the strength to stymie the foe. Estimate from where I come, but see where I go Being submissive with piety was never my station I stand a symbolist reflection of the feminist vocation No need for a masculine throng to be invited The powerful fire within me has been resighted I am, Lilith by name I feel no shame.