Lily

So much beauty
Erupted from a seed
Velvet petals of pink
So fragile, like china
Like the skin of an angel
Glowing, angelic
The sun pouring life down
Into its soul
Like sugar it shines
Radiant is the Lily
Precious as gold
Or the heart of a child.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
October 27, 2009 at 4:21 AM
Brittany, this is indeed a beautiful poem. Thank you for sharing. Love, Carol
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October 26, 2009 at 3:21 PM
Very nice poem. Pam.
Kendrick Avatar
October 26, 2009 at 2:47 PM
This Lilies are beautiful with a strong perfume. Keep writing. Sara
Groves Avatar
October 26, 2009 at 2:28 PM
I really like this. Great imagery. Good job!
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