Lily of the Valley

I’ll never be able to see them

without thoughts of you running riot.

curvy luscious leaves embrace white bells

protecting them

just like you did for me

Copyright, Kate Taviner, 2025

Lily of the Valley is a poem written to Kate's mum. She wrote it in May, the month these flowers bloom, and a poignant time of the year as the anniversary of her mum's passing.

About the Author

Kate

Words have been my companion since childhood. Their importance in my life now takes centre stage as I launch Rhyming Heart to celebrate poetry, literacy and the multitude of benefits they offer.

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