Nephilim

In those primitive times of long, long ago
when behemoths wandered the land
when mankind was wicked and ruthless and raw
and battles were ever at hand.

An unruly unrest reigned on the earth
and rebellion was wild and free
for God turned His back on the people he made
and regretted what they came to be.

On the blackest of nights, on the darkest of days
fallen angels were cast from the skies
then entering into the daughter's of men
a new race began from on high.

So the Nephilim roamed, those aliens of old
a people of lusts and desires
warriors all, great giants so tall
reigning with blood lust and fire.

A ruthless tribe, with dark hearts inside
in chaos, they spread misery and hate
but in due time, God's patience was tried
hence, the Great Flood would seal their fate.

In a humbler man, a new chapter began
for in Noah, God renewed all mankind
with a rainbow so bright, and a heavenly light
filled with hope and new promises to find.





Written on 1/10/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
March 3, 2018 at 12:26 PM
Fascinating, Laura. Lovely. Congrats on your well deserved win.
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March 3, 2018 at 7:15 AM
Epic eloquent ink Laura! Congratulations on your win :) xomo!
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 31, 2018 at 1:25 PM
Hello Laura,this is a beautifully written poem, told in story form. Well done. have a nice day my friend.
Leiser Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 10:02 PM
Thank you, Darlene :)
Hamilton Avatar
January 21, 2018 at 2:00 PM
Great write Laura, glad to see this bringing the bible story to life, well done!
Leiser Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 10:03 PM
Thank you, John :)
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January 16, 2018 at 8:13 PM
Amazing!!! I have never before heard of the "Nephilim", Laura. Thank you for bringing this to our attention...I have to confess the title intrigued me right from the very start. My very best regards, Laura. :) john
Leiser Avatar
January 16, 2018 at 9:25 PM
Thanks, John! Yes, the study of the Nephilim is a fascinating subject indeed!
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January 16, 2018 at 6:44 AM
This is great, Laura. They didn't get a lot of pagetime in the Old Testament, but certainly fascinate people. A great write, and I'm sure will do well. Viv x
Leiser Avatar
January 16, 2018 at 9:25 PM
Thanks for commenting, Viv! Yes, it is a mysterious subject, given the little info we have on it!
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January 13, 2018 at 12:49 AM
This is a wonderful write, Laura ... the thing I find particularly interesting about the Nephilim are the many translations that refer to them as angelic beings that mated with humans, clearly as NON-human and from the heavens. Many books OTHER than the Bible as well, and texts from multiple time periods. I believe Ridley Scott is very interested in the same, (has written about it), and included story lines in Prometheus and Covenant. Really fascinating! Loved this - best of luck in contest! :-)
Leiser Avatar
January 16, 2018 at 9:37 PM
Thanks, Gregory! I'm glad you are fascinated with this subject, as well. I appreciate your kind comments :)
Hamner Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 8:01 PM
I've always been fascinated by the Nephilim; wonderful job.
Leiser Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 10:20 PM
Thanks, Trey, glad you liked it :)
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January 11, 2018 at 12:59 PM
Love your style Laura!! This is a great write!! Best of luck in the contest! ~Judy
Leiser Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 10:20 PM
Thank you, Judith :)
Grasso Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 8:04 PM
Wow, I love this, Laura! Lovely story, beautiful poem! ...Fran
Leiser Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 9:47 PM
Thank you, Francis :)
Michael Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 2:20 PM
I loved how you arranged the concept of the poem from the beast of the past to the present time... All the best Laura
Leiser Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 5:36 PM
Thank you, Arturo :)
Pandit Avatar
January 10, 2018 at 2:18 PM
WOW! Great imagination...extremely well written..a winning poem in my books.
Leiser Avatar
January 11, 2018 at 5:35 PM
Thanks, Vijay :)
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