LILY OF THE VALLEY - POEMS
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by Lily of the Valley
If I were to die tomorrow
Would you stop and grieve for me?
Or soldier on like a stalwart
As you show yourself to be?
Would you come to my grave
And tend it with care
Or revisit old friends
like I’d never been there?
Would you silently weep
Over memories fond
Or put albums in cupboards
forget our love bond?
Would you talk of me fondly
Recalling my name
Or forget my existence
As if I’d brought shame?
Would you beat yourself up
Over unspoken feelings
Or dismiss with excuses
Of time and its healings?
Would you cradle me gently
In arms soft, with care
Or leave it to others
Who loved and were there?
If I were to die tomorrow…….
LILY OF THE VALLEY
A POETRY COLLECTION
From Me to You
Passionate, proud and poetic
Astute in many ways
Unstoppable in his projects
Lives life to the max each day
Rebels against rules, regulations
Of underdogs he’s on their side
Sometimes rambunctious and up for a laugh
Sometimes boisterous and wide
With all these qualities comes a wealth
In experience of life, love and loss.
Lots still to learn. Good and bad, happy, sad
Live each day as it comes at no cost.
In my son I am proud as he walks on life’s path
Shoulders back, head held high, bring it on.
Keep your humour and passion at hand all the time
And with these you won’t ever go wrong.
Marriage
It takes two to make a marriage work
Together to bond and grow.
To start as you mean to go on through life
And to let your feelings show.
To share with one and other
Your hopes and dreams for life
To live as a unified partnership.
A supporting husband and wife
The beginning is never easy
Getting to know each others ways
To learn each others foibles
and accept imperfect traits
To communicate your feelings
Though hard as it may be
To share those inner hopes and fears
Baring your soul, your lover to see
To help each other through thick and thin
To share all your worries and woes
To be there in times of distress and need
To support and help banish those foes
It’s the little actions that make it work
A word, a touch, a kiss
But if these little gifts are not present
Then things start to go amiss.
So think very hard before taking that step
Is it really the path that you want?
A bed of roses it won’t always be
There will be an abundance of thorns.
The path of true love never runs smoothly
But with love and support you’ll get there
But remember to talk and let into your life
The one that you love and hold dear.
Grandchildren
When I looked upon your body small
Who knew how it would be
That something so tiny could have such an effect
On someone as cynical as me.
But there you were all scrunched up and wrinkled
So new. So faultless. So pure.
Gently wrapping yourself around my heart
I knew there could be no cure.
But who wouldn't want to love you.
So perfect in every way.
Those beautiful eyes, that tiny nose
And that bountiful head of hair.
The past three years have gone so fast
Through crawling and learning to walk
Your bright new teeth, your first few words
Each life stage another to chalk
I’ve watched you grow from a little bump
To this big girl who’s nearly three
And each time I think of you I realise
Each day’s been an honour for me.
With many proud moments I’ve been blessed
And one that stays clear in my mind
Is a memory that will live on in my heart
One I can regularly rewind
Twas a day that I came to visit
I climbed the stairs calling “hellooooo!”
The surprise on my face a picture
The great joy in my heart ever so
You ran up the hall and opened your arms
And I picked you up with glee
You gave me a hug and looked into my eyes
And then it came “Gannee!”
My heart it swelled with emotion
My heart it filled with pride
My cup of love over-flowed
So much that I nearly cried
There’s nothing like that feeling
There’s nothing like that day
It gave me a surge of emotion
That my heart could be moved that way
My children have been my pride and joy
No more love did I think I could feel
But with Grandchildren comes a new learning
A lesson in love so unreal
There can be no explaining
No reason or rhyme
But it’s there lying silently dormant
Waiting for that special time
When I looked upon your body small
Who knew how it would be
That something so tiny could have such an effect
On someone as cynical as me.
The power
The power she has upon you
Is strong and you can’t see
She’s playing games
She calls and texts
And just won’t let it be.
You can’t say no
Again you go
Without a thought for me
What can I do to get through to you
But all I get is “so”
You say that family matter
She’s not a member now
Or maybe it’s what you truly want
A lie to me your vow
You just don’t see it hurts me.
You just don’t seem to care.
I have a heart not made of stone
But still you wander there.
She’s playing games
You must see that
to split our love once true.
But when her game’s succeeded
She’ll not be there for you.
Her game is nearly over
The score to her one nil
I can’t do more to make you see
This time I’ve lost my will.
This time there is no going back
This time no final chances
I stand defeated but strong in mind
This time no backward glances.
So off you go my loved one
Go forth and lead you life
Our time together over
Your ever loving wife.
Wishes do come true.
Each night before I went to bed
I’d clasp my hands in prayer
Our Father which art in Heaven
Would it land on a listening ear?
Month after month I’d add a verse
God bless Mummy and Daddy too
And for me the most important bit
My wish so strong and true
“And please make the baby be a boy”
Was all that my parents would hear
Night after night and week after week
It began to heighten their fear
What if it’s not? What if it’s a girl?
How will she cope with the shock?
But I had my faith though very young
Nothing would make it rock.
Then the day arrived. The ninth of May.
Off to school I went with excitement
The day my brother would arrive
Or would it end in disappointment?
To my aunt’s for lunch to hear the news
No phone was in her house.
We crossed the road to the corner shop
And waited what felt like hours
Then it rang out loud it rang out clear
A sense of urgency
The time had come to seal my fate
What had been planned for me
My Father’s voice was distant
As he called from far away
It’s a boy he said. I took it in.
My world was made that day.
I didn't get to see you
for a long time after that
Children not allowed in wards
The sign said bold and stark
When they brought you home
I was told to sit in a chair so big and secure
Then they gently placed you in my arms
Our bond was sealed for sure
We grew up close and never fought
Or nothing worth bringing to mind
I’d be there if you needed any help
Or you to help me unwind
We’d sit and chat in a busy room
No need for others company
For hours and hours of this and that
At ease in our own proximity
Years have come and years have gone
Parents, sadly, no longer with us
But we still have each other no one can deny
Our friendship goes on regardless.
We’re older now our lives so busy
Our families taking our attention
But we know the other is always there
If we need to let off some tension.
So here’s to you my brother dear
With all my loving heart
From the sister who prayed for you so very much
And had faith in you right from the start.
© Lily of the Valley 2011
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