Poems (Barbara White)/Though Crushed Like a Lilly and Broken
Though Crushed Like a Lilly and Broken
The sun shining down from the heavens Never seemed fairer to youThan love's golden dream at the offset When first you held it in view.It was just like a lilly in Eden, As pure and as white and as fair,Till crushed like a reed and then broken By the one who had promised to care.
Oh father look down from the heavens, When love like a poor turtle dove,Is crushed the the stem of a lilly By the hand of the one that you loved.Look down and pity the poor broken heart And grant it some strength from up there,So that love's cruel sting ne'er will bitterness bring To a soul that is just, pure and fair.
When the one who has promised to love you Does trample a love that is true,And turns you aside for another When your heart it is broken in two.Look up to heaven for guidance He comfort and solace will give,Though crushed like the lilly and broken He will help you to bear it and live.