A Lover's Litanies

"A Lover's Litanies" by Eric Mackay is a series of poems from the late 1800s that dive into the deep feelings of love and wanting. Through poetic verses, it expresses themes of love, strong desire, and passion that is not returned, capturing the emotional struggles of love and the longing to be with someone. The collection includes ten different poems, each showing a different side of love and commitment, from seeing someone as perfect to the sadness of wanting something you can't have. The poems reflect an inner struggle, using strong images and deep emotion to portray the highs and lows of love. Mackay's detailed language and metaphors paint a picture of beauty mixed with sorrow, showing how love can be both incredibly powerful and heartbreaking. Each poem reflects on the complicated nature of desire, looking closely at affection and the sweet and bitter experience of worship.