Once Upon A Love Song

Introduction The language of love is universal. From the love songs of Egyptthree thousand years ago to romantic songs and films today, loverswho speak from their hearts touch ours. So the best of their words have a timeless quality about them,whether poetry of love in Romeo and Juliet or scenes of love in Gone with the Wind or a song of love in Casablanca . Their words are not only a literary treasure to delight us, but areservoir of wisdom to guide and inspire us. They show love'stransforming power and the fulfillment it can bring.The ancient Greeks explained this as evidence that onepreexistent soul had split in two to make a man and woman onearth. When these two people found each other, they immediatelyrecognized their "soulmate." It's a picture in myth of thecompletion they feel. Perhaps the most famous words of love in history are found inthe beautiful Song of Solomon. Written centuries ago, it portrays theessence of romance in the relationship of Solomon and Shulamith. And it helps us see not just what our partner should be like,our relationship should feel like: the role of emotion, longing,sexual attraction; the foundation of friendship, respect, andcommitment; the experience of intimacy, certainty, and forgiveness.You will find freshly translated selections from the Songthis gift book, as well as stories, poems, and excerpts fromSolomon's Song of Love, the author's book about this Song.Enjoy the stirring words of lovers throughout the ageshave seen love break through, who have glimpsed its stunningbeauty, and who have captured it in their art.Glickman, Craig is the author of 'Once Upon A Love Song ' with ISBN 9781582294131 and ISBN 1582294135.