Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

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
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Gwendolen Song June 9, 2012 at 9:48 PM Great one! Delilah sure knew his weakness! :) Gwendolen

Andrea Dietrich June 9, 2012 at 7:57 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 June 9, 2012 at 12:08 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 June 9, 2012 at 10:01 AM is that coup de mane for samson.

Carol Sunshine Brown June 9, 2012 at 8:23 AM Wonderfully written poetry Bob. Thank you for sharing. Have a super weekend. Love, Carol

James Peranteau June 9, 2012 at 5:55 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 June 8, 2012 at 6:42 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 June 8, 2012 at 5:33 PM Poor Samson, outwitted by a mere woman.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 8, 2012 at 4:41 PM Love it bob - you are brilliant - oxox love Anne-Lise

Sara Kendrick June 8, 2012 at 4:37 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 June 8, 2012 at 4:35 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