Rise..Only This Once

I'm not religious as such but I am spiritual..yet aS child I always found the story of Samson from the bible very intriguing. After all this while I began contemplating the situation his life came to

He cried out “O Lord, please remember me and please strengthen me only this once, O God, that I may be avenged on the enemies for my two eyes.” And he grasped the two middle pillars on which the house rested.

 

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A soldier and his salt walk on the grounds cold,

The distance is no longer known to the old.

The winters crowns; they stub his roughened feet,

The Devils snide, the angels hide, not saying what he needs to be told.

 

As I keep running towards the horizon, louder my feet get,

The grounds no longer cold, the heat in my veins pulsate.

I crush the first touch, only to watch myself in pain, in sweat,

 

Let me climb, Only this once, oh God

The walls too high but I can see through as yet.

 

The turn has revealed of the masses in misery enough,

Biting at his hands, as he hardens his fists tough

Blunt the blows, yet the that he is shield has not tested its steel,

The distance has not moved, only the path rebuffed.

 

I can hear as my palms get scarred as they ravage,

The flame in my soul begs me to let it out and set it all ablaze.

I pound my head against these stones praying not to be savage,

 

Let me break, Only this once, oh God,

To bring down what has made me crawl and scavenge.

 

The tears of heaven, fall gently upon his shoulder,

The woman cries to the skies in, no one’s told her.

The scarred back near bent, erupts, to blood and wings,

Soaring into the grey, his legs still chained to the boulder.

 

I can feel my hearts as it beats start pounding,

To leave every inch of my skin behind I have started,

The split the air leaves my ears resounding,

 

Let me strengthen, Only this once, my God,

                As I bring down these pillars that shields my dawning.

 

The barrier’s been broken; what seemed like baptism is done

Never knowing that the horizon is the journey itself

Lying crumbled below, eyes of those sleeping yet awaits the sun,

The heights blur these visions that speak of the none.

 

I let go of my senses, all but one is still awake,

To keep moving into the tufts the skies throw at me,

The distance is the same as it was, with no cuts to take.

 

Let me burn, Not only this once, my God,

For the soldier and his salt can never live without ache.

 

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He leaned his weight against them, his right hand on the one and his left hand on the other. In that moment the Lord had returned on hearing his prayer. Strength returned for its last break, in death and destroyed all that was harming his people.

Judges 16:28-30 (paraphrased)

 

 

Written By Roshan Nair

Author's Note

Please pardon any grammatical (unintended) or rhyme-based (intended) errors in the work. I hope you enjoy the piece, looking forward to your reviews. Cheers! :)

Reviews

[The StoryTeller]

This was pretty cool, it seemed to be from Samson's perspective, and that was awesome. the way it flowed was intriguing, and I liked it. The way you worded the lines... wow. I also think this could be used in everyday life. We are beaten down, suffering as Christ has, and we can ask the Lord for His strength, just this once, just one more time, and maybe, just maybe we can make a difference before we die, maybe, just maybe, we can bring the house down.

[Roshan Nair]

thanks for the appreciation of the perspective and style :) I agree with you, if we do introspect and reach for our inner strength and love, maybe the impossible isnt really a phenomenon. Cheers!

[The StoryTeller]

Well, one of the greatest things is there is no such thing as impossible. The word itself says, "I'm possible." And with God, anything can be done. :)

[Roshan Nair]

I believe so too :)

[The StoryTeller]

So we all must rise... only this once in this fact!

[Sophy Freebirds]

Lol.. i always make fun of all body builders as Samson.When i read this i was pretty awed by the narration.Even though i have gone through this story like a thousands of times in Sunday school.I think Samson to be a fool to trust.As i am a Cynic thats my perspective.But lemme stop babbling and come straight to poem. I always admire writers or poets specifically who have the trait to narrate a story in poem form.Thats something tricky but those who can do it are Clever. I hope The Samson within you rose up not to seek vengeance but to take on the world.. Cheers :) *keep writing*
~Sophy

[Roshan Nair]

Lol you are right sophy, he did rise to take on the world :)
Cheers and thanks for that lovely review .

[Sophy Freebirds]

:) hah.. it seems i am getting addicted to lengthy. Was a pleasure.

[Roshan Nair]

well i'll always cater to that addiction certainly, most of my pieces are of similar length.. :P glad you like it :)

[Shekinah2015]

I like how you sssssssttttrretch the story of Samson to it's deepest meaning. Beautiful extension of a simple truth. I'm giving you a nice big rating. Keep writing!

[Roshan Nair]

Thanks a lot Victoria, Im glad you liked my interpretation of the tale. thanks for the kind words, cheers! :)

[Tricia O'Brien]

This is absolutely amazing. Every line has such strength and I didn't want it t end

Digging for sure

[Roshan Nair]

Thank you for those kind words patricia :)

[Coyote Poetry]

You did very well with this poem. You create powerful character and situation.
"Let me burn, Not only this once, my God,
For the soldier and his salt can never live without ache."
Above lines are true and taught to many. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Roshan Nair]

Thanks a lot John I appreciate you liking it. The character is something we all can learn from. Cheers!

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree and you are welcome.

[Mayank]

I am an atheist, I really don't know what to say here, but I liked the writing here. I can say, if the person create god in them and make himself enough confident that he can rise and break walls around he can.

[Roshan Nair]

Im glad you could take that essence out of the piece mayank, its about human strength and the ability to believe and pull through that I wished to showcase more than anything. Ifwe cannot to break through, then we rise up

[R Smith]

good take on Samson Roshan, your writing is always a true spectacle and a treat to read :)

[Roshan Nair]

Thank you so much richard, you're too kind! m glad you enjoy the journey! :)

[Sami Khalil]

I like to extract lessons from those stories and apply it in my life. I don't care much about doctrine and so forth. Excellent , sir...:)...........

[Roshan Nair]

Thank you for the review Sami :) I take it in the same vein as well; its better to take the essence than believing things line to line

[Sami Khalil]

I do agree. You are wwelcome...:).....

[~]

I love Samson story myself, and your poem did a wonderful job depicting this honorable man! It is important for us to keep our promises. Hence, we should not be too hasty in making them. Thank you for the share :)

[Roshan Nair]

thank you for that kind review. and yes it is honor that lasts us in life :) cheers!

[Workvio]

It is good to see that someone today gleans nourishment of truth from the message of Samson's life: Death with honor is to be preferred over a life of dishonor ... Thanks for sharing ...

[Roshan Nair]

Thank you marvin for valuing the perspective. Cheers!