I Planted a Lily

I planted a lily
A long time ago,
And was given the chance
To watch the plant grow.

I'm sorry to say,
That chance I refused.
A delicate flower
Should not be abused.

It needs to be nurtured 
With plenty of sun.
Not shoved in the darkness
Where damage is done.

I planted a lily.
I hope you can see.
That without my presence
A flower's set free.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Heck Avatar
December 4, 2008 at 7:56 AM
Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
Jordan Avatar
November 29, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Clifford - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
Brown Avatar
November 19, 2008 at 5:11 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
Winter Avatar
November 11, 2008 at 7:39 AM
Congrats on making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals! Love, Shar
Zahed Avatar
August 29, 2008 at 4:34 PM
Congrats on being featured this week!!! I love the way you expressed your sadness towards the Lily, for you showed how caring you are towards everything, even the small things...tc..Sara...
Mckenzie Avatar
August 29, 2008 at 11:08 AM
I love this great write what insight you have Congratulations on your featured poem of the week! Laura :)
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August 26, 2008 at 8:38 AM
I like the flow of this read very much and I see more than just a lily here as I see this as a metaphor for parenting, or the refusal too as you alluded to. Very well written and congratulations on the feature. Michael
Winter Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 1:42 PM
Congratulations Clifford on your featured write of the week. Love, Shar
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August 25, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Interesting reflection. Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. Best wishes with your writing. Karen
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August 25, 2008 at 7:46 AM
Congratulations Clifford on "I Planted a Lily" being featured. Vince
Jordan Avatar
August 24, 2008 at 8:04 PM
Very interesting poem - enjoyed the read - congrats on being featured
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