Vignette-Not By Might

The Philistines wanted the source of Samson's power
Delilah tried,nagged and then to her love,lied
In weakness,this Judge was soon to cower-
Samson' strength was never self-reliant,
The Spirit of the Lord had made him a giant

See more at Judges 15 & 16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Higgins Avatar
January 12, 2009 at 5:24 AM
I love this verse Brian...eventually he fell to the beauty and she was able to find the source of his power...Samson and David all fell to the beauty of the woman...they were amazing leaders....Love this piece Brian..I will put this in my faves.
Reynolds Avatar
January 12, 2009 at 2:44 AM
Indeed. Wise words, Brian, that power is found within. love, Kristin
Moreno Avatar
January 12, 2009 at 12:54 AM
Excellent work Brian, In the last line, did you mean him instead of hin?
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