To me white lilies signify. <br /> Ceremonies when people die. <br />The sad occasions we attend <br /> to mourn a relative or friend. <br /> <br />When duty calls we must obey. <br />Although we’d rather stay away <br />from all the pomp and the pretence <br />but hesitate to give offence. <br /> <br />That all must die we do accept <br />we go to demonstrate respect <br />and by attending show support. <br /> A vain attempt to give comfort <br /> <br />to loved ones who are left behind. <br />The dead are deaf and dumb and blind. <br />The service ends the mourners leave. <br />Then they are left alone to grieve <br /> <br /> in their own time in their own way. <br />We know there’s nothing we can say <br />which will alleviate their distress. <br />Their sense of loss and hopelessness. <br /> <br />To me white lilies signify <br />ceremonies when people die. <br />Though later when you need support <br /> most do not spare a single thought <br /> <br />for you except the faithful few <br />willing to spend time with you. <br />In the same way they’ve always done. <br />So that you won’t feel so alone. <br /> <br />They say that passing time will heal <br /> the sore distress which you now feel. <br />I know too well it isn’t true <br />That’s why I’m always here for you <br /> <br />A friend on whom you can rely <br />if you need to talk or cry. <br />I know what you are going through. <br />Because my friend I’ve been there too. <br /> <br />White lilies quickly fade away <br />Good friends do not they’re here to stay. <br />You are my friend I care for you <br />and am prepared to show I do. <br /> <br />14-Jul-08 <br /> <br />http: // blog.myspace.com/poeticpiers<br /><br />ivor or ivor.e hogg<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/true-friendship-20/
