A LILY IN THE POND

being alone in the midst of many

The rain falls and whips against my cheeks.

The wind bellows not sure I he seeks.

Lightening and thunder a terrible sound:

Oh! I am just a lily in the pond.

My environment, mud and water;

Fishes and other living matter.

A sea of graceful others; wittingly astound.

Oh! I am just a lily in the pond.

Who says I can or wouldn't.

Of the two, which I choose or won't.

The element around moves me not.

Ah I am not just a lily in the pond.

Reviews

[Wolfwind]

A beautiful poem. It speaks to me of strength and the courage to take those first evolving steps from with the sea of commonality and into the open air of the new world above the waterline of life. Your ink inspires and engenders a feeling of hope.

Great Ink! Thanks for sharing
Aaron - Wolfwind

[Rose of many colours]

Thanks, I feel appreciated by your comment.

[Frieda P]

You may feel alone, but there is much strength emanating from this poem, lovely read.

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the use of the lily. Allowed the reader to feel the thoughts of the lily. We will accept struggle and dangerous situation and learn. We are just like a lily in the pond. We will be okay. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Rose of many colours]

Thanks Coyote for spending time with me here.It meant a lot...

[taz mania]

I like this poem, it is very well written. Good job

[Rose of many colours]

Thanks taz. for reading.

[SyberRose]

It seems your lovely poem was inspired by the beautiful picture...nicely penned...Rose:)

[Rose of many colours]

Actually SyberRose ,I was training as an enrolled nurse assistant with about 60 other girls .our uniforms were blue and white stripes.The training was intense.At that time I walked out on my marriage of 23 years, and was in a car accident...sustaining slight head injuries..among other things. I was mentally drained and frustrated....I put pen to paper .

[SyberRose]

Wow...who would have known all that...glad you are okay now though...i can see the poem pertaining to your situation now.

[Rose of many colours]

Thanks SyberRose you are as dynamic as your poems....

[Rose of many colours]

I was busy with family and couldn't respond immediately

[Knightingale]

Love the poem. Slight suggestion on the first stanza tho. I believe it should be "The rain falls and whips" or "the rain fell and whipped"
Other than that I loved the poem. Thanks for sharing :)

[Rose of many colours]

Thanks Knightingale I appreciate the comment. I see correction is necessary.

[Knightingale]

It was my pleasure. I'm new to this site and simply enjoying the variety of talent to be found here.

[Rose of many colours]

I am new on this site as well. Wonderful thing ; meeting meeting you. I feel I have dug into a gold mine.

[Knightingale]

Lol the feeling is mutual :)