Notes About The Poem

My drawing. In Sumerian lil means "spirit and itu "moon" but together they simply mean Owl.

Lilith

Evil is her game

A she-demon of the night

Lilith is her name

She spreads her wings then takes flight

On souls, she feasts with delight

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Lifes' Tapestry

Date: 10/29/2018 6:11:00 AM

Hmmmm. And now I know.

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 11/25/2017 3:40:00 PM

I really hesitate to comment but I must at least speak of the other view of Lilith. She was Adams first wife but unlike Eve she was created as Adam was from the earth. She would not be subservient to Adam so he complained to God and she was banished from Eden. Where she consorted with the beings there. I hope you do not mind. Your work is very well done.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/18/2017 11:56:00 PM

Wow you are an artist my friend! What an impressive drawing to go with your great poem! I seem to remember that she had a bad reputation for smothering infants in their sleep. I hope you had a really wonderful Father's Day WW. Aloha, Connie : )

White Wolf
Date: 6/19/2017 12:26:00 AM

Was it Father's Day? Well, that one got away from me! Haha! Thank you, Connie /|\

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/15/2017 9:01:00 PM

good one, White wolf, I remember when they used a character by her name in True Blood, the HBO series. Did you ever see that?

White Wolf
Date: 6/15/2017 9:10:00 PM

No, I can't say that I've seen that one! /|\

Debbie Duncan

Date: 6/14/2017 3:32:00 PM

Nicely done. I have one called Lilith Invoking". thank you for commenting on my words :)

White Wolf
Date: 6/15/2017 9:11:00 PM

I'll have to read that one /|\

Maria Williams

Date: 6/13/2017 4:35:00 AM

I really love anything Mythical and mysterious . Love this tanka of yours WW...Maria

White Wolf
Date: 6/13/2017 4:38:00 AM

Thank you very much, Maria! Enjoy your night /|\

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 6/12/2017 10:16:00 PM

I too enjoy mythology of all kinds. Lilith, from what I've read, was Adam's 2nd wife. Whether it's true or not bothers me not in the least. Thanks for reading my cauliflower poem. Best to you in your writing endeavors. M

White Wolf
Date: 6/13/2017 12:32:00 AM

She was before Eve! Thanks, Maurice /|\

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/12/2017 5:10:00 PM

I think I've been out with her a time or two. Great write, WW:)

White Wolf
Date: 6/12/2017 5:13:00 PM

Lol, you and me both! Thanks, Daniel /|\

Winged Warrior

Date: 6/12/2017 4:45:00 PM

I see you met my ex lol...nicely done Wolfie...^WW^

White Wolf
Date: 6/12/2017 4:50:00 PM

Hahaha, I've met her in many forms I think! Thanks ^WW^ /|\

Chris Green

Date: 6/12/2017 3:44:00 PM

I am not much into ancient mythology but I believe I have heard of her and now that I have read your fantastic poem I know for sure she is not one I ever care to meet.

White Wolf
Date: 6/12/2017 3:52:00 PM

Yes, in Jewish folklore she was made out of the same dirt as Adam and left him to be with Archangel Samael! Thanks, Chris /|\

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/12/2017 2:51:00 PM

fiery piece about lilith..was she really adam's first wife?... very nice, WW..huggs

White Wolf
Date: 6/12/2017 3:01:00 PM

She is a figure in the Jewish mythology developed earliest in the Babylonian Talmud! She refused to serve man, so she gets my respect! Haha! Thanks, Nette /|\