Laura Leiser Poet Ode

Mysterious Nephilim

It is written, in ancient scrolls
of mankind's beginnings
so very long ago
and the strange beginnings 
that surround these times.
Times where the sons of God
entered into the daughters
of men, surmised to be 
fallen angels from heaven.

This union brought forth
Nephilim, great giants
the mighty men of old
warriors, fierce fighters, all.
Men of bloodshed and war.
These powerful super humans
like mythical Greek gods were
savage, instinctual, incredible
a glorious race were they.

Yet God chose not to use
their god-like powers
but instead, a mere mortal
a humble man named Noah.
Yes, it was he who would 
fulfill God's great plan.

For wicked man had
corrupted the land
the Nephilim included.
Over the course of
one hundred years 
the ark was built with
Noah's hard work and sweat.
He preached and tried to warn
the people to turn back
to God, to repent!

Except for eight righteous
people and some animals
all perished, for the
Great Flood wiped out
the earth of all the living. 

From that time on
the ancient legacy of
the Nephilim, those
mighty men of old
is shrouded in mystery
cloaked in a hidden
portal of man's history. 






Written on 9/25/2015

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Cherl Dunn September 28, 2015 at 2:38 PM Dear Laura A wonderful poem about history very inspirational, love the flavor historical reference mixed with the bibblical references, cheri

Arthur Vaso September 26, 2015 at 11:53 PM You had me with "Nephilim" as I did not know what the word meant, I love when a poem is not only beautiful, but it opens a window to learning new things. I will certainly read more, but if you ever wished to explain more to me, love that too! :)

Miraj Raha September 26, 2015 at 10:36 AM Wonderful ode to the Nephilim,I am a sucker of ancient myth and legends,so this caught my attention immediately.The Nephilim were indeed fierce men of god,mighty warriors,your poem with reference to noah brought an interesting twist to the tale of Nephilim.enjoyed this immensely. Laura Leiser September 26, 2015 at 11:22 AM It's all so fascinating, isn't it, Miraj?! I'm glad you liked my poem, too, thanks!