I desired my lover

I desired my lover
In my bed last night.
He was not there,
But my heart belongs to him.

I rose early and went seraching
In the streets and the crossings.
But I did not find him.
My heart belongs to him.

I came upon the watchman
Making rounds of the city.
I asked him if he had seen the one
To whom my heart belongs.

Soon after I found him.
Took hold of him.
And did not let him go till
To my mom’s home I took him.

O daughters of Jerusalem!
I earnestly beseech you -
Do not stir up in love,
Before it’s time for love.

A free verse rendering of chapter 3
Of Songs of Songs in Bible.