(Written for W3 Prompt #98: Wea’ve Written Weekly)
Insouciant to him or discernibly sultry towards him,
whether she in love, in vengeance or full of hate….
Even a warrior cannot fathom
the beguile scent of a woman and the depth of her heart,
A fighter comes out winning the battle
against all conspiracies and instigation
all deception, mistrust, swindles and all betrayals
But loses to the simple unarmed one…
more lethal and deadly than anyone one else he fought
and still surrenders to her bosom…
to her mercy…
To live or die, he knows it, still
what he can’t ignore is
“the scent of the woman”
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Good evening and see you next time…
Guidelines- The W3 Weekly Poetry Prompt #98 Poet of the Week Nigel Byng invites us to write an ekphrastic poem inspired by Peter Paul Rubens’ (1577–1640) painting of Samson and Delilah (above). He further adds to try this additional challenge: include this line from Samson’s wedding riddle: Out of the strong came something sweet.
Wow 👏👏👏
So beautifully written !
My sincere thanks always. 👏👏🌹
My pleasure 😊
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This is a gorgeous write, JM ❤ Well done!!
~David
My sincere thanks, David. 👏👏🌹
Hi, JM! 👋🏻
I just wanna let you know that this week’s W3 prompt, hosted by the wonderful Lesley Scoble, is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2024/03/20/w3-prompt-99-weave-written-weekly/
Enjoy! <3
Much love,
David
Hi, JM! 👋🏻
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our lovely Suzanne Brace, is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2024/03/27/w3-prompt-100-weave-written-weekly/
Enjoy! 💖
Much love,
David
Well written, J M ✨
Mt sincere thanks. 👏👏🌹
My pleasure. ❤️
beautifully expressed, J …🤍
Sincere thanks, D…. 👏👏🌹
Luscious Rubensesque words, J M 🌹Beautiful
Ha.. Ha.. sincere thanks, Lesley. 👏👏🌹
Wonderful poem, JM ❤️ You have highlighted Samson’s fall quite accurately.
Sincerest thanks always, AM. 🙏
Wow, very powerful poem. Well written 👏🏽
My sincere thanks that you liked it. 👍
You’re very welcome 😊
Excellent take JM
Thanks sincerely, Sadje ji. 👏
You’re welcome ☺️
Powerful! 🧡 Thank you!
My sincere thanks 👏🌹
It so intoxicating.. so debilitating. The scent of a woman reflects the allure of the painting. Samson and Delilah is such a tragic story. I love your response to the prompt JM. Very well written. 💜💜
My sincerest thanks, Nigel. 🌹👏
Excellent take, Negi ji. yahi hai vidambana.
My sincerest thanks, Indira ji. 👏👏
Good one here, in thought & words, Jetendra.
Glad you found it so, Mia. Thanks sincerely. 🙏🙏