James Edward Lee Sr. Poet Haibun

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TOUCH NOT BEFORE THE HARVEST--

Once married I've tasted the sweet spirit
Of my covenant wife, before we Wed
The aroma of her essence was much better, wedded
Her arms and hands embrace me,
I embrace her totally covenant
the Tree the Fruit is always better in time of bloom
Not before the harvest


       -Song of Solomon 5:5 depicts the bride rising to open the door for her beloved, with her hands dripping with fragrant liquid myrrh onto the door handles. This verse highlights a moment of eager response and romantic intensity, where the scent of love (myrrh) is abundant.

3/26/26
WRITTEN WORDS BY JAMES EDWARD LEE SR. ©2026

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