Their colors are a
delight, their scent, heavenly.
The Lily
The modest Rose puts forth a thorn,
The humble sheep a threat'ning horn:
While the Lily white shall in love delight,
Nor a thorn nor a threat stain her beauty bright.
William Blake
28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827 / London
13 comments:
I do delight in lily's.
Georgeous absolutely lovely and so many beautiful colors. Thank you again Maria
So pretty!
Beautiful flowers, thanks for sharing.
Beautiful flowers, thanks for sharing.
Beautiful, Jo! Ours are blooming as well, though we don't have quite as many as you have.
Very beautiful!
Our's are starting to bud out here in Kansas. Won't be long now.
Blessings,
d
This poem is so beautiful...
Beautiful. I think I can smell them from here. :-)
My littlest granddaughter is name Lily and your little verse describes her perfectly. Your lilies are lovely, too.
Absolutely beautiful! I love lilies.
"Her beauty bright", I like that, I will think of that when I see a lily.
Love all the beautiful colors!
Also, enjoying your relaxing
music! ((((Hugs))))
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