Song of Solomon

The speaker of the book expresses deep longing for their lover, describing their love as better than wine and their name as fragrant oil. The speaker compares themselves and their lover to various natural wonders and objects of value, such as roses, apples, doves, and precious materials. The book describes romantic encounters, with the speaker searching for their lover, expressing their love and delight in their presence, and inviting them to be together. The speaker praises their lover's beauty, declaring them flawless and unique, and expresses their desire to be with them, using imagery of nature and sensual experiences. The book concludes with the speaker reflecting on the power of love, comparing it to death and the grave, and inviting their lover to come to them quickly.