Reflections

This is the first of what I hope will be a series under the heading 'Reflections'. It's inspired by a verse or section of scripture that I read and reflect on before picking up a pen and writing.
So we'll see how it works out.
Cole.

Song of Solomon 1:1
Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth- For your love is better than wine.

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Here I recline in the cool of the evening,
Taunted by the craving of my lips
Tempted by the aroma of your breath

In my hand is a cup,
A goblet filled with fine wine
But as I raise it to my lips,
As I drink of it’s aged sweetness
I am filled with repulsion
I detest the taste of it upon my tongue.

Within my reach is a table
Overflowing with delicacies
Tempting delights to furnish the palate
But my stomach turns at the sight of them
I gag at the taste of them,
Their very fragrance makes me ill.

For I have tasted the kisses of your mouth
I have inhaled your sweet fragrance
And now all others pale in comparison.
I crave the kisses of your mouth
Desire and require them as I crave the air

I wish to drink deep of your embrace
To lose myself in your loving gaze.
I want to be completely consumed by you.
To surrender all of myself to your care
Every fibre of my being
Desires your Lordship.

I wish to be completely yours.
To worship you.
To fall prostrate before you
And raise my voice to sings praises.
And you, in your beauty and elegance,
You reach for me.

You hold my face in your hands
And I cannot look away.
Your eyes cut through me.
They pierce my heart.
I am naked before your gaze.

You delight in my admiration of you
You desire for me to crave your love
To crave your love, as you crave for mine.
You see beauty in me.
I am beautiful,
Beautiful in the light of your glory.

You draw forth all impurity.
And call out every wicked thing,
Every harmful toxin.
Healing all that seeks to hurt and destroy
This delicate love that you desire.

You treat me with tender care
Delicate and frail,
You seek to make me strong.
You watch as I struggle
Fighting against that which binds me

Writhing in desperation
Pushing for breakthrough
I am merely human,
But you see more.

And when my strength is spent
Your loving breath is breathed
And upon my circumstances
Encouragement released.

For your love for me remains
Steadfast and true.
And in confidence I know
You will see me through.

So I rest in the palm of your hand,
Weak in my desire of you.
Breathing of your sweet fragrance.
Drinking deep of your heavenly kisses,
Worshiping you.