“Like a lily among thorns
Is my beloved among the daughters.”
“Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest,
So is my dear one among the sons.
I passionately desire to sit in his shade,
And his fruit is sweet to my taste."
'Who is she who shines like the dawn,
As beautiful as the full moon,
As pure as the sunlight,
As breathtaking as armies around their banners?’”
Song of Solomon 2:2, 3; 6:10
Who today is our poet in the manner of King Solomon? Recall that "The entire book is a poem so full of meaning and beauty that it is called “the most beautiful (most excellent) song.”—Song of Solomon 1:1, footnote.
Composed by King Solomon of ancient Israel, likely about 1020 B.C.E., during the early part of his 40-year reign, this song is a love story of a shepherd boy and a country girl, a Shulammite. Among others mentioned in the poem are the girl’s mother and brothers, “daughters of Jerusalem [court ladies],” and “daughters of Zion [women of Jerusalem].” (Song of Solomon 1:5; 3:11) It is challenging for a Bible reader to identify all the speakers in the Song of Solomon, but it is possible by considering what they say or what is said to them."
Is it not worth a read for some modern day inspiration? ... Eight inspiring chapters. ... Who knows how our hearts and poetry may be affected!
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2006843
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