Love’s Desire

Kiss me on my lips,
For more delightful than
Sips of wine is your kiss.

Like perfume is your name,
Spreading everywhere.
That’s why maidens love you.

I will follow you eagerly.
Take me to your chambers now.
With you I wish to please

To exult and extol your love.
Love finer than wine,
Love that’s beyond love.


A free verse rendering of Chapter 1
Of Songs of Songs in Bible