Spirit
succubus
demoness
young female spirit
in the garden of Eden

In Babylon LILITH
took up residence
in the sacred tree
stunting its growth

plaque of her depicts
woman with owl talons
standing on two lions
with an owl on either side
screech-owl of night

Jealous as a woman
of her brother Adam
opposite chances
no wonder Adam ate
of the tree of knowledge
to know
good/evil
day/night
The wise owl
guarding the gate
lest you find
the other side
of light