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WAS THE FIRST WOMAN TRUE

WAS THE FIRST WOMAN TRUE Lilith, as the first woman on earth For Adam, was created from dust Jointly intended as an equal wife Despite the hopes of the Elohim And resisting domination by him Left her husband for another life Far away from Eden as she must But prevented from giving birth The world still needed procreation So Eve, from his rib, replaced her Although subservient, still held sway Tempting him with forbidden fruit Some Lilith stories many do refute She’s an independence icon today Accusations of evil, some do infer From ancient texts and implication WAS THE FIRST WOMAN TRUE Lilith, as the first woman on earth For Adam, was created from dust Jointly intended as an equal wife Despite the hopes of the Elohim And resisting domination by him Left her husband for another life Far away from Eden as she must But prevented from giving birth The world still needed procreation So Eve, from his rib, replaced her Although subservient, still held sway Tempting him with forbidden fruit Some Lilith stories many do refute She’s an independence icon today Accusations of evil, some do infer From ancient texts and implication

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Date: 11/29/2023 3:27:00 PM
These lines grabbed my attention: Lilith, as the first woman on earth For Adam, was created from dust How did I get to be 70 years old and not know of Lilith? Anyway, I loved the story you conveyed as well as the message..you gave me pause as I pondered these lines: "Some Lilith stories many do refute She’s an independence icon today Accusations of evil, some do infer From ancient texts and implication" You've inspired me to do some research. Thanks for sharing your words today. Best wishes,
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