A Lover's Litanies

The work unfolds as a series of ten litanies, each bearing a Latin title and a distinct mood. From the opening “Virgo Dulcis” to the final “Gloria in Excelsis,” the poet weaves together reverent devotion, trembling confession, and vivid images of beauty and loss. The language is lush and musical, echoing Victorian sensibilities while drawing on classical mythology and liturgical rhythm. Listeners are guided through ardent pledges, whispered promises, and moments when love feels both salvation and surrender.

The narrator’s voice is intimate, addressing a beloved as an almost divine presence whose glance can heal or wound. Through spiralling verses the poet recalls moonlit meetings, stolen kisses, and the ache of unreciprocated longing, all rendered in a cadence that feels like a song whispered in a candlelit chamber. This collection offers a rich auditory experience for anyone who enjoys poetry that marries romantic intensity with elegant, almost hymn‑like structure, inviting the ear to linger on each sumptuous turn of phrase.