Bible Epic

An epic saga in words,deeds and song
Of a man who killed lions,& wore his hair  long;
Samson,a Nazarite when this tale began
The Spirit of the Lord,fell upon him at Dan;
With just a jawbone,a spectacular killing he made
Freeing Judah and ruling for two decades;
But desire, was this Judge's downfall
A lover's  wiles causing him to fall;
He revealed his secret,without due care
Delilah so quickly razored off his hair;
The Philstines bound him with bronzen rope
To God,Samson called out in hope,
And making his final heartfelt plea,
The temple fell down ,for all to see.

A re-post inspired by Shadow's contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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La France Avatar
December 2, 2019 at 11:29 AM
Brian, this is beautiful !
Strand Avatar
December 2, 2019 at 12:07 PM
Thanks Constance and of course for your on going participation in these series..,much valued indeed.
Daniel Avatar
December 16, 2016 at 8:53 AM
Great story of Samson well written in the epic form, has a warning for all:)
Strand Avatar
December 16, 2016 at 8:56 AM
Bless you Jo for your kind words
Mutindi Avatar
December 16, 2016 at 4:41 AM
Story well penned in this poetic version...all the best in the contest!
Strand Avatar
December 16, 2016 at 6:49 AM
Thank you for your kind comments Grace
Capitano Avatar
December 16, 2016 at 4:16 AM
The story is all there Brian, nice job.
Strand Avatar
December 16, 2016 at 6:49 AM
Thanks Phil
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