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I Am the Lily of the Valley

Look for my pure white bell heads, bowed low, as if in prayer. And you'll find me by my fragrance, sweet smelling in the air. Bees love me for my pollen, Women for my perfume. And my snow white lily flowers, in a bride's bouquet bloom. When Jesus Christ was crucified, and died for me and you, Mary's tears fell on the ground, and on that sacred spot, I grew. You'll find lilies in the Bible, mentioned fifteen times. "I am the Lily of the Valleys" (S of S 2:1) And I live in many minds. ____________________________ Lily Of The Valley means: Humility, sweetness and purity. It is said to bring luck in love, that's why brides use it in their bouquets. Spiritual meaning: Jesus (Lily of the Valley is one of the many names Jesus is called. Note: There is a famous song, the refrain goes: "He's the Lily of the Valley, the bright and Morning Star. He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul. For Andrea's "I Am A Flower" Contest

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Mandakolathur Subramanian

Date: 8/18/2015 11:27:00 AM

Lily and for that matter all kinds of flowers in all parts of the globe give a message in clear terms. That is humans must imbibe and exhibit the outstanding qualities like humility, kindness, sweetness, holiness, purity, truth, beauty etc. The list is, however, incomplete. Those qualities only will make humans to understand fully the Lord Almighty. And perhaps urge them to act. "bojanapriyan"

Darlene Gifford
Date: 8/18/2015 8:24:00 PM

How true! Thank you for reading my poem and for your comments. ~~Darlene

Arlene Binner

Date: 5/25/2015 7:41:00 PM

Yes, Darlene, I DO feel the same way -- that without the Lord, we can do nothing, and I welcome you as a friend in poetry! Blessings to you also, Arlene

Arlene Binner

Date: 5/25/2015 6:19:00 PM

Hi Darlene, This is the very first of your poems that I have read, and I am so impressed! I feel that you have a gift from God for writing poetry, and I look forward to reading more of your poems!

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/25/2015 7:21:00 PM

Thank you, Arlene, and you are so right, without the Lord by our side, we can do nothing! Don't you feel the same way? And when we write our poems, it is His love inside us that we are expressing. I'm calling you my friend in poetry and I pray that is all right. We can, as a community of poets here on poetry soup, encourage, support and uplift each other. Blessings, Darlene

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/23/2015 10:05:00 AM

Great poem. I love the biblical references and the inspiration this poem gifts to its readers. A7...

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/23/2015 10:12:00 AM

Thank you, Robert, for reading my poem about the history of this flower. God's fragrance is there.

Estela Canama

Date: 5/18/2015 3:28:00 AM

This is a good and meaningful poem about lilies. I really love lilies with its dazzling hues. Congrats, Darlene!

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/18/2015 8:41:00 AM

I think you will agree, Estela, that flowers reveal God's fragrance and beauty. His reflection shines and dazzles us in nature, as well as in people, like when a child smiles. Thanks for leaving your comment and now I'm off to read one of your poems.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 5/17/2015 12:47:00 PM

I have lily of the valley in my garden Darlene and you describe well this lovely flower hugs 7

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/17/2015 5:03:00 PM

Thank you, Shadow. And lucky you to have that heavenly fragrance in your garden...Thanks for the 7...May god send blessings your way. Darlene

Ettie Christian-Bowling

Date: 5/14/2015 11:31:00 AM

Ive never seen a lily of the vally but from ones that have they say its the most beautiful they have ever seen....this poem does the flower good...nicely done:)-Love Ettie

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/14/2015 12:13:00 PM

Hi, Ettie! Thanks for reading my poem and for your comments. The flowers are the purest delicate white with the fragrance of heaven. I hope you find the time to look at some pictures of this flower on the internet. And I like to think that when their is a breeze their little bell-heads ring out the good news of our Savior. Blessings on your day, Darlene

Casarah Nance

Date: 5/10/2015 7:02:00 AM

I have a patch of Lily of the valleys in my yard, they are so unique and I just love to see them, your write was terrific, very well done. grats on your win.

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/10/2015 3:38:00 PM

Hi, Casarah. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me on this special flower. To have them growing in your yard must be very special to you. I don't have a yard. I'm glad you enjoyed this poem...Darlene

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/10/2015 2:14:00 AM

Congratulations on your win with this beautifully composed poem Darlene. My birth month of May has Lily of the Valley as our flower. I had heard your story as well.

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/10/2015 3:41:00 PM

Thanks, Connie, for reading my poems and telling me you had read about my story. You picked the right month to be born under that special flower. If you re a mom, Happy Mother's Day...Darlene

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/9/2015 8:15:00 PM

Nice win.....PD

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/9/2015 8:46:00 PM

Thanks for taking the time tell me that. Much appreciated..Darlene

Skat A

Date: 5/9/2015 6:22:00 PM

Darlene. Congratulations. :) SKAT

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/9/2015 8:57:00 PM

Hi, Skat! So happy that you stopped by. So many blessings today! God is good...Darlene

Kim Merryman

Date: 5/9/2015 4:48:00 PM

Great write, Darlene! The minute I saw the title I thought of Jesus being called the "Lily of the Valley". Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/9/2015 8:49:00 PM

I'm so happy, Kim, that you immediately made that connection. That was my intention. You and the others who have commented made my day. Mother's Day came early...Darlene

Joseph May

Date: 5/9/2015 2:36:00 PM

Wonderful write Darlene.....Congrats on a fine win...Thanks for stopping by...

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/9/2015 8:53:00 PM

Hi, Joseph, you have the perfect first name. I am thinking of Mary and Joseph. Sorry, but my mind just makes those connections. And thanks for reading my poem....Darlene

Kash Poet

Date: 5/9/2015 6:38:00 AM

Congratulations on your win!Lovely poem!

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/9/2015 8:29:00 AM

Thank you, Kash, and the same to you on your love poem, "I am a Gardenia."

Jan Allison

Date: 5/9/2015 5:25:00 AM

Dropping back with my congratulations Darlene:-) Hugs Jan xx

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/9/2015 8:35:00 AM

Thanks, Jan, and to you on your well penned poem, I am an Amaryllis"....Darlene

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/9/2015 1:41:00 AM

This is a beautiful way to incorporate religion into the symbolism of the Lily of the Valley. Very nicely crafted. congrats in my contest.

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/9/2015 8:39:00 AM

What a wonderful surprise and unexpected Mother's Day gift! Thanks, Andrea, for your comments and to be included among one of the winners is an honor. This was Jesus inspired, so the win is His. ..Darlene

Darlene Gifford

Date: 5/8/2015 4:32:00 PM

Oh, thank you so much, Iris, for your kind words about my flower poem. I know I won't win any prize in the contest because I just write from the heart and have no formal poetry training while many of the others do. However, It just gave me pleasure to write about the Lily of the Valley. ...Darlene

Iris E. S-Lewis

Date: 5/8/2015 11:45:00 AM

Darlene, I smiled while reading this delightful poem, pure and true. Thank you for sharing such wonderful truth. Blessings to you, dear one.

Nontando Sibanda

Date: 5/5/2015 8:58:00 AM

This is so wonderful, so refreshing and give me sense of belonging dear Darlene. May God richly bless you and allow the ink to keep dripping!

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/5/2015 10:07:00 AM

Thank you, Nontando, for your heartfelt comments about my poem. Yes, definitely, all those in Christ, belong to Him. So what you feel is your love for Him. Isn't it wonderful! Blessings, Darlene

Catherine Labeau

Date: 5/4/2015 2:42:00 PM

as french we celebrate on the first of May the exchange of the muguet the lily in my garden under the shade of tree in the summer didn't show up this year after a raw winter but you did and a big thank you

Darlene Gifford
Date: 5/5/2015 7:25:00 AM

Hi, Catherine, So sorry your Lily did not bloom this year. It is such a fragile flower. Yes, this winter in your area and many elsewhere got hit hard by the weather. I bet you are happy spring is here. Thank you for liking my poem. You are right, The sweet fragrance of our Lord never disappears. And His little white bell heads ring for all who turn to Him in prayer. Blessings, Darlene

Catherine Labeau
Date: 5/4/2015 2:49:00 PM

you should win as you made my heart glow and smile the memories of scent sold in the metro of Paris to this day I am sure as the lore of yonder never totally disappears