The Lilly

Theme : A small boy plucking a lily from a garden to place at the grave of his beloved.


Once upon a time
Behind the hill of lime
Was a garden in springtime
Sweet birds here did always chime

Shadow did but appear hearty
As dim light faded nearly
Birds reaching their nests quickly
Most plants closing their leaves slowly

Around the corner of the garden
Stood a plant almost like a warden
With a cute bud every face to brighten
Fading light its joy couldn't dampen

The joy of something new
Life once again to renew
To smile on all who did view
It seemed to enjoy even the dew

The anticipated morning came
The sun bright became
Bud became flower with fragrance of fame
It did enclaim the lily name

Not long after a small boy appeared
Choose the flower lily unfeared
Placed it on the grave of his endeared
Tears rose in his blue eyes uncleared