Song of Solomon

You swear that we were never meant to sing the Song of Solomon

Yet all I sing is your name

& you have made it quite clear that your name is not your praises

So my songs turn into whispers

& my whispers only breach your ears as sweet nothings

How does one pass liquid words through stone drums?

It is hard enough to squeeze water fro

m a rock

Coal will emerge with the luminous garments of a diamond wardrobe

Shed the outer layer & strip to the core

You will be cut and fitted to the fingers of many suitors

But I deeply fear that you are not a Penelope.

I am dearly sorry for what I have done to you

I do not expect to be forgiven for that is all that you've known

& with nature unsympathetic and hyde unbreakable - you will look away..

But I will always look towards you

For I see with weary, starving eyes what you are worth

You are a diamond

& diamonds are forever.

Reviews

I agree with my sis beneath, this is beautiful. You have painted a wisdom in your words, and a mesmerizing thing... great imagery, I can see this person means so much to you! beautiful work.

E.L.

[Priscilla Sayers]

Beautiful dear poet...

[Nautili]

This is lovely. i like the reference to Homer's Odyssey.It is a wonderful thing to find a truly faithful lover, but not as easy to do as we wish for.Love the ending, that you see her worth...that is precious.

[jrPaperheart]

I love that you catch that reference. Thank you so much :) This piece was very sentimental to me.

[An owl on the moon]

A beautiful, longing inspiration that calls to the one your heart desires... And yes, the Song of Solomon is a feast of love supreme... sensual and sweet... all things pure and passion woven into one. Excellent write. Welcome back!

[jrPaperheart]

Thank you, Craig. Your input is always welcome and taken into note. Much appreciate, my friend. Glad to be here again :)