Vineyard of En Gedi

Vineyard of En Gedi When he gives to her, and she receives it With passive and gentle ferocity, He thanks his God who made their bodies fit Within this law of reciprocity. So then what appears as carnal pleasure Is really far more--it is sacrifice, Holy and sacred, an earth-bound treasure, Reflecting glory. I render thanks twice For here is the woman, and here is her head Gathered in this, their tumultuous bed. by Douglas Wilson For a Biblical view of physical intimacy in marriage see: Lovemaking in the Song of Songs Sexual Allusions and Symbols in the Song of Songs Loving Real Women