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!

[Ishita Dixit]

This was an epic read!
I loved how you compared Samson to the warrior.
The warrior's pleadings to God were so intriguing.
You should stop apologising in your writer's note if THIS is what you make.

[Roshan Nair]

I like the way you review my work :)
And yeah ill slice out the apology in the next one, I didn't know how people would take my work so I used to write it there :P
I'm encouraged by your words. Cheers ishita :)

[Ishita Dixit]

Cheers! :)

[Ishita Dixit]

This was an epic read!
I loved how you compared Samson to the warrior.
The warrior's pleadings to God were so intriguing.
You should stop apologising in your writer's note if THIS is what you make.

[armin]

Bravo,
I enjoyed the read.

Keep up the good work man.

Spidey. ..

[Roshan Nair]

Thanks man! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[Saddam]

Let me break, Only this once, oh God,
To bring down what has made me crawl and scavenge.

Well and interesting write here. I enjoyed reading it.

[Roshan Nair]

Thanks man. I appreciate your kind review :)

[Saddam]

Welcome friend.

[katja]

your imagery is really lovely & the train of thought easy to follow...
... i like the pov from which you've written this
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thank you for sharing
~yekaterina

[Roshan Nair]

Thanks yekaterina, Im glad you liked the flow of the piece :) the imagery is my main focus usally.. glad you enjoy reading through it :)

[Valentine]

A deeply displayed write. You are doing very well with your writing, no apology is needed. Valentine

[Roshan Nair]

Thank you so much valentine, Im still a toddler in the poetry space so I find the need to But I am very inspired that you feel so. Thank you so much for the kindness

[Raja Anjana Kothapalli]

Great write, Roshan Nair. The conversations with the heaven and the journey all along was captivating and poetic. I have enjoyed reading it.

Thanks for sharing this beautiful piece of poetry.☺

-Anjana

[Roshan Nair]

I'm glad you enjoyed the journey the piece intended on taking the ready! :) Thank you anjana. I appreciate you connecting so well to my words

[Tks]

I like the way you transitioned between the story of Samson and your lyrical poetry...it almost sounds like a song to me, like Disturbed's "Deify". I am definitely going to read this more than a few times, there is such intricate imagery in here, and the messages can only be grasped once one fully dedicates one's senses towards the poetry, and envision, within their mind's eye, the mighty image of Samson lifting the house.

[Roshan Nair]

Thanks tejash! :) Im really glad you could see so much through the poetry, i love it when people can connect with the mental imagery I try to convey. Your review has made this metalhead especially happy ;)
Keep comin back !