Tilly, the Flower Child

A raven-haired girl whose name was Tilly had friends who thought she was much too silly. But she didn't care what anyone said. She tended her garden... each flower bed. Her buddings blossomed as if they were wild. Tilly became known as 'the Flower Child." Daisies, zinnia, and pink peony. Did she have a green thumb? Definitely!! She cut and bundled them with great care. Their stems were often longer than her hair. Tilly shared their beauty with her neighbors. Kind folks who thanked Tilly for her labors. Barefoot Tilly walked; her arms filled with blooms. Fragrant flora with sweet scent of perfumes. Spring is always her favorite season, The time of year flowers bloom ~ that's her reason One day, a little girl moved in next door. She thought, "What a beautiful dress she wore!" Covered in flowers, but not too frilly. She smiled and said, "Hi. My name is Lilly."