Lilies.
Do you remember long ago
you found that magic place,
where lilies filled most every room
and beds were dressed in lace
the men in polished uniforms
took bags and opened doors,
and the crystal of the chandelier’s
twinkled straight on marble floors
The majesty and splendour of
this, your special place,
was clear as sparkling water
that ran from fountain space.
You sat me by the sea-view
in a chair of plushest silk
the lady with the clear sweet voice
the harp, it’s gentle lilt,
you said my hair was “pretty”
and my dress was “just divine”
and then they brought us pink delights
and goblets full of wine.
The scent from all the lilies
that filled most every room,
could that be what was turning
my heart, amid the blooms,
perhaps it was the dark red wine
perhaps it was your face,
perhaps those gilded bronzes,
I remembered in that place
We walked on Turkish carpets
in rooms of ormolu,
along the ‘china’ terrace
admiring stunning views,
we walked along the waters edge
leaving sandals on the stairs,
still that beguiling smell of lilies,
I wondered where, from here
and as you turned and smiled
coming, face to face……
where lilies filled most every room,
and beds were dressed in lace.
@ Copyright 2006
Susie Hemingway
Lily Photos-by http://www.flickr.com/photos/susiehemingway
sandrine
Lilies have a special place in my heart… flowers of my wedding. Very romantic and beautiful words.
Susie Hemingway
Thank you Sandrine – I too have lovely memories of ‘Chateau de Roupy’ It was the best of times.
Better Half
I love your poetry, It touches the inner soul and I feel as if I’m on the same journey, touching the silk, feeling the warmth of the candle and tasting the wine – Thanks
Susie Hemingway
Thank you so much, how kind your comments.
Janet Greenway
What a simply beautiful poem I love it.
Anonymous
Ellie says ‘Lillies’ is an amazing poem
Janey Johnson
Janey’s favourite so far – love it
Susie Hemingway
Thank you Janey, I am so glad you like “Lilies”
Anonymous
A dream of a poem shakia