Tuesday, December 23, 2008

for tracey



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



*for tracey~ for being such a dear friend ~ have a beautiful holiday!



image source:lily by john basus on flickr



3 comments:

Tracey-Ann said...

Oh Callie, what a lovely and endearing surprise, and with such a a beautiful poem and image.
Thank you so very much my dear friend.

Have a most beautiful, magical holiday yourself, and may all of your Christmas wishes come to life.

paulwchambers said...

what was it shakespere said, 'Like the lily That once was mistress of the field and flourished, I'll hang my head and perish.'

beautiful is your post

Calli said...

Tracey~ You are most welcome my dear friend and thank you for those perfect holiday wishes!

Paul~ Thank you for your kind comment and for visiting again!