I am a Lily

A poem I wrote one day for my friends, family and the love of my life. Without them, I don't know where I'd be, or what I would do.

I am a lily.
Fragile, delicate, white and pure.
I will fall to pieces if you leave me.
All my petals will slowly whither away, and land softly on the ground, then rot into the soil below me.
I will suffocate if you do not nurture me.
My stem will turn to a dark mossy green, my petals will turn to a dark mud brown, and I will turn into a lifeless limp of a flower if you do not care for me.
I will decay and my soul will turn black if i sense you want to leave me.
My pearl white petals which reflect the sun perfectly will over time turn black, but you will not be able to tell. I will remain white, but my soul will already be dead.
I will feel joy when you give me all your love.
My stem will perk up when I sense the warm soil all around me is filled with love and tenderness.
I will grow, and be filled with new life if I know that I am constantly being nurtured by the gentle soil. But you must give me all of the attention in the world.
I will know when you are caring for another other than me.
The signs will be subtle, and they will creep up slowly, but I will know the minute you stop giving me your full love and care. When I sense you love someone other than myself, I will shrivel up, never allowing the sunlight to beam on me again.
I will die if I know you do not love me.
I am a lily.

Reviews

[Djourrisse Appleby]

Wow. Well, that lily really needs the care and attention. :)
It made me think. No man is an island, yes but most people are too dependent on others. I am too. I can't even decide on my own what to buy for food during lunch and i don't know how to shop for clothes.
On the other hand, whenever a person is down, family and friends' support are important as it helps us be on track, be on the right path.