The stagnant pond’s full of things decaying,
Covered with green algae; a putrid smell
From dead vegetation; but in early morning
White lilies bloom brightly in the middle!
Quite mind-blowing how blossoms so beautiful
Flourish and thrive in a murky, muddy place!
How lilies pure, wholesome and wonderful,
Shine and prosper in a dank, sordid space!
A refreshing reminder of an age-old truth
That good resides even in the most evil men
That wisdom can abide in an unlettered youth
And in a hellish life, we can dream of heaven!
The white lilies are a beacon drawing us in
A lighthouse in the dark and tempestuous ocean
The antithesis to decay and death, evil and sin!
They embody good and beauty, all interwoven!
Our Lord and Savior is much like the lilies;
He came to a world befouled by sin and death…
But He brought us salvation, and the keys
To eternal life; and an offer of heaven’s breath...
01-14-2016
© Vic A Evora...
Benjamin G. Sangalang
9yWisdom from the lilies' inelegant lot. Very perceptive!
Vic Evora
9yThank you amigo
Robert L. Martin
9yThere is a lillie in the heart of everyone. The Holy Spirit shines in all its glory.
Vic Evora
9yIndeed!
Charlotte B. Williams
9yYou write so intelligently. and this poem is beautiful and very true.
Vic Evora
9yThank you Charlotte...
D. Thurmond Aka Jef (James Everett Falcon)
9yAmen to this poem, and done well, as usual. --- A thought, maybe it is evil that seeps into good men.
Vic Evora
9yThank you JEF.
Perhaps... But I'd like to be optimistic :)
Nelson D Reyes
1yLike a smile during life’s difficult situations. Thanks Brod for a beautiful read this morning. Like.
Vic Evora
1y@Nelson D Reyes: Thank you Brod.
Dove
9moMarvelous!
Vic Evora
9mo@Dove: Thank you 😊 for the ⭐️. Much appreciated