Spring has come
6. My lover spoke and
said to me, “Arise
and leave with me, my
darling one! Make haste!
The autumn rains are
gone, the winter dies,
and spring has
come—there is no time to waste!
The flow’rs show bold
upon the sun-soaked earth.
The time of song has
come to spread its joy.
All vines and trees
rejoice at life’s rebirth
and every fragrant
smell and scent deploy.
Arise and come with me,
my heart’s desire.
Don’t hide from me, my
shy and modest dove.
Show me your face whose
beauty so inspires.
And let me hear your
voice, so full of love.
O come, my dear, let us
not hesitate
to go together to my own estate."
to go together to my own estate."
Song of Solomon, 2:10-14; George van Popta, 2013
