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Lily of the Valley
A tear was wept a
sign of purity from the start
healing release of
a troubled heart
white bell shape
so delicate in design
in stillness you
can hear the chimes of the divine
Though you lie low
in the shadow of the earthly valley
your beauty adds
completeness to the gallery
protector against evil
spirits in anyone’s garden
your best defense,
your sweet alluring scent
Filling our heads
with a heavenly aroma
inducing black spirits into a long deep coma
radiating assurance
to those whom are sad
that the return of
happiness is always at hand
Delicate emotions
of the heart can be mended
an overflowing
spirit can meet needs
expectations and
dreams grow from a seed
in a life of
misfortune, you remind us that
Love is the
ultimate “Fortune”
author's note: I wrote this in memory of my grandmother and her birthday was this week. I know she is watching from the upper world.
Sounds like a great person she was indeed
ReplyDeleteAnd missed at your feed
But then memories are always there
To cherish at your lair
A little late for dVerse too
Shame on you..lol
Had to put that
And once more top cat
Hi Pat,
DeleteYes, I am late such is my fate
but, what can I do, I was feeling blue
you are always top cat at my mat
and you know that is a fact
Have a great day!
Whenever you're feeling blue
DeleteYou know what to do...
Top Cat's right: memories are always there
Now, tomorrow and when none of us have hair
Life's a bit unfair at our lair
It's tougher than playing truth or dare
Sometimes a memory make us stare
Into the void like someone's there
Someone for us to care
Someone for us to admire
Whose fate was somewhat dire,
Tough and cruel
Making us look like a fool
And drown in a pool
Or pretend we are cool
When it's pain that we feel
Which may never quite heal
Love is all that beats a stash of cash
Until we, too, crash.
@Cat Thank for turning me into a rhyming Blue
DeleteYour Rhyme Time virus is worse than cat poo
@Blue thanks for the note
DeleteI agree memories are always there
to help us get through the blues
perhaps, love can ease pain
I am sure it is more comforting
than a stash of cash..
I love Lily of the valley... Our garden is filled with them... Need to get home and feel the sweet fragrance :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the read and reply..they are truly a lovely flower.
Deleteamen and amen. i am sure she is watching and happy birthday to her....the lily has wonderful symbolism...and a few nice songs written about them as well...love is the ultimate fortune...
ReplyDeleteHi Brian,
DeleteThanks so much for your kind words. It is always a pleasure to read your thoughts.
It has been so long since I've enjoyed the wonderful fragrance that lilies of the valley offer to us. We've not had success with them here, but I wonder if I grow them inside...? Thank you for reminding me of them.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the read and reply. My grandmother used to have them on the side of her house. A special flower for me always.
DeleteA lovely and lilting write on those pretty flowers, Truedessa.
ReplyDeletePamela
Pam,
DeleteThanks so much!
A tenderly, sincerely felt memorial nicely composed.
ReplyDeleteShe will be touched by the eloquence of your tribute . . . but she's probably already told you that.
Cheers!
Thank you for your kind words.
DeleteCheers!
My mother's favourite flower. This resurrected so many memories and evoked so many moments precious to me. Thanks for sharing this great write.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words and I'm glad I could evoke precious moments.
DeleteAwesome, tribute! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCharles,
DeleteThank you!
A lovely tribute to your grandmother's life and wisdom ~ The flower is full of symbolism ~ Wishing you happy week ~
ReplyDeleteGrace,
DeleteThank you..I miss my grandmother and this flower is truly symbolic and holds a special memory for me.
A lovely tribute to your grandmother--flowers, the scent and look, have a way of reminding us of the beauty of those no longer here. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteThank you it is appreciated.
DeleteLovely message here. Love is the ultimate 'fortune' indeed.
ReplyDeleteMary,
DeleteThank you!
A lovely tribute to a special person in your life. The lily of the valley is a wonderful symbol to use for her and what you gained in your life through the relationship you had. Nicely writ Truedessa :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much..this flower will always be held dear in my heart.
DeleteSweet memories from those who've gone before us allow gentle passing of traditions, knowledge, mistakes, solutions, wisdom from one generation to another. So publish them we must.
ReplyDeleteThank you for a quiet celebration of Grandma's life!
Hi Steve,
DeleteThank you for your kind words, they are felt deeply.