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Pages you visit will appear hereA celebration of love and intimacy
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The bride expresses her love and desire for her beloved. She delights in his affection, and he praises her beauty.
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The bride and groom delight in each other. The bride longs for her beloved’s presence. Love is described as delightful and life-giving.
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The bride searches for her beloved at night and finds him. A royal wedding procession is described with splendor.
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The groom praises the bride’s beauty in detail. Their love is celebrated as a garden of delight.
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The bride dreams of her beloved, but he withdraws when she hesitates. She searches for him, suffering mistreatment, and describes his excellence.
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The bride praises her beloved. The groom describes her beauty and uniqueness, exalting her above others.
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The groom praises the bride’s physical beauty with imagery of grace and fruitfulness. Their mutual desire and intimacy are expressed.
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The bride desires public acknowledgment of their love. Love is celebrated as strong and unyielding. The poem concludes with longing and union.
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