It’s Springtime, #48

She 11 “I went down to the nut orchard    to look at the blossoms of the valley,to see whether the vines had budded,    whether the pomegranates were in bloom.12 Before I was aware, my desire set me    among the chariots of my kinsman, a prince.” Song of Solomon 6:11-12 What a wonderful time of the year–springtime! I grew up in Northern Wisconsin,

Arise My Love, 2:12-13, #20

“The flowers appear on the earth,    the time of singing has come,and the voice of the turtledove    is heard in our land.13 The fig tree ripens its figs,    and the vines are in blossom;    they give forth fragrance.Arise, my love, my beautiful one,    and come away.” I love to give flowers to my wife, but sometimes I forget. When I do give them to

Winter is Past, 2:10-11, #19

The Bride Adores Her Beloved The Bride Adores Her Beloved 10 My beloved speaks and says to me:“Arise, my love, my beautiful one,    and come away,11 for behold, the winter is past;    the rain is over and gone.” She is daydreaming about him again. Even though she is present, her thoughts are always on him. Sometimes I wonder about