Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you by the gazelles and by the does of the field: Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires. (Song of Songs 3:5)

The Beloved sings: do not force love.

As with the wild of the forest, love will come in its time.

As with the morning deer, love will appear suddenly.

And just as suddenly love may depart.

Wait until love chooses and then rejoice in the pleasures of love.