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Samson's Bane

Samson was known for strength and flowing mane He loved Delilah who became his bane Through many a bedroom schmooze She found the key to his ruse She barbered him bald in a coup de main Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved

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Gwendolen Song

Date: 6/9/2012 9:48:00 PM

Great one! Delilah sure knew his weakness! :) Gwendolen

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/9/2012 7:57:00 PM

I'm sure having fun reading these, Robert. Good rhyme about Dalila, she was surely Samson's bane who cut his mane!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/9/2012 12:08:00 PM

Bob H., poor men,, why must they always give in to twisting hips..lol.. I suppose Delilah, gave all that pretty hair to the Philistines. I wonder if they made a wig of strength. This one is a great limerick,,..pd

Kathryn Collins

Date: 6/9/2012 10:01:00 AM

is that coup de mane for samson.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/9/2012 8:23:00 AM

Wonderfully written poetry Bob. Thank you for sharing. Have a super weekend. Love, Carol

James Peranteau

Date: 6/9/2012 5:55:00 AM

I like this Limerick very much Robert ! One of my favorite bible stories sir ! I have enjoyed reading your writes this morning dear poet, always a pleasure to do so ! Again...have a blessed one sir ! Much love, james

Russell Sivey

Date: 6/8/2012 6:42:00 PM

This is a fantastic write my funny friend! You speak the truth in this lovely limerick! Just proof that anybody could fall in the eyes of the Lord! But he's always there to help pick us back up too! Awesome Work Bob!!

Joann Grisetti

Date: 6/8/2012 5:33:00 PM

Poor Samson, outwitted by a mere woman.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/8/2012 4:41:00 PM

Love it bob - you are brilliant - oxox love Anne-Lise

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/8/2012 4:37:00 PM

Great way to tell the Bible story..This story gives us proof that God is a God of second chances..Enjoyed reading this eve..Sara

David Williams

Date: 6/8/2012 4:35:00 PM

Bob, again you bring back lifelong memories for me, there is a painting of Samson by Jerome K Jerome in my local art gallery and I have been to just stand and look and admire it literally all of my life,, the last time was two days ago,,way to go Bob...have a great weekend..David