Unsent Letter of Samson For Delilah(Crumpled and Torn)

Dearest,


There would be no nightfalls 
thereunto your eyes but partly goosebumps
nor would be nightscapes along your brows 
even an inch above their  shorelines

where darkness heaves 
no. When shadows dance in tip-toed pirouette to the tune of your     hairfall
whose breaths breathe nothing but the fumes from your sigh.

You are but a psalm
the Tibetan monks hymn and a mantis prays with a vengeance
for three full moons bedecked with diphthongs and rhymes
only to show beyond doubt
that every squint of the lids of your eyes
is proof of all the gods' existence.

There are no sundowns
thereunder your limbs but scarcely woundscars
nor dimlights throughout the length of your nape
all the more onto its  coastline

where thoughts
bloom. When crickets perch and croon
whose hymn chants heretofore each syllable of your  name.

My breathe rests each time your eyes meet mine, my love,
for nothing falls thereto except my    heart.


                                                   
                                                        
Tears herewith, 
Samson


Author's note: Finalist September Poetrysoup International Poetry Contest
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Smith-Johnsen Avatar
January 19, 2010 at 3:06 AM
Congratulations Gino, on your placement in John Heck’s “Love is in the Air” contest with this fine finalist poem. It's easy to see why you are in the winner's circle. Your poetic light is bright. Lovingly, Dane Ann.
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January 17, 2010 at 6:48 AM
Congratulations on your win in John's contest Gino. I can see he had a hard time picking the winners. Some fabulous poetry was entered. Love, Carol
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January 16, 2010 at 5:50 PM
This line is exquisite: every squint of the lids of your eyes is proof of all the gods' existence. Congrats on your win! andrea
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January 16, 2010 at 9:20 AM
Gino, many congratulations on your win in John's fine contest >> James
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January 16, 2010 at 2:02 AM
Congratulations on your win in JOhn's contest, Gino. So well deserved. lainie
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January 7, 2009 at 1:43 PM
Congratulations and very well done. Regards Heidie
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January 5, 2009 at 7:51 AM
Congratulations Gino on your poem being featured this week on Poetry Soup. Vince
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January 5, 2009 at 4:55 AM
Congratulations on being a finalist and having your poetry featured. Love Carol
Jordan Avatar
January 4, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Gino - Seems to me like a double congratulations is in order – A Finalist and a featured poem – Great Job – God Bless, MJ
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January 4, 2009 at 6:50 AM
Congratulations on being a featured finalist this week! Love, Shar
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November 30, 2008 at 5:08 AM
Dear Gino - Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
Winter Avatar
November 11, 2008 at 9:01 AM
Congrats on making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals! Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
November 1, 2008 at 6:55 PM
Gino - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
Brown Avatar
October 28, 2008 at 9:34 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
Foster Avatar
September 9, 2008 at 4:41 AM
Gino this is a very captivating write from beginning to end, one can sense the guilty emotions as they flow within the twisted apologetic tones of Delilah's undelivered message to Samson... It makes one wonder what would have happened had such a message been received would there have been more deceit from the traitorous one’s lips to be pressed upon the weary heart of Samson… Perhaps it is better that he had not received of it… I thank you for sharing the read. God's Love, Always, Adell
Burton Avatar
August 4, 2008 at 7:29 AM
speechless!! you are very talented.would to apologise for being offended by comments you meant nothing by.your a great poet. I really like your poems.
Cordova Avatar
July 15, 2008 at 8:11 PM
one of my fave gins... well done
Jordan Avatar
July 9, 2008 at 7:11 AM
Well done - captivating - very enjoyable read
Fababier Avatar
July 8, 2008 at 4:52 PM
Your poem was written very well...the moment I finished reading it, I longed for more lines...Keep writing! :)
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