26824 - The white lily

N. Lygeros
Translated from the Greek by Athena Kehagias

The white lily
may well resemble
a poppy
but the slightest
pressure upon it
makes it
lose its colour
therefore it’s an innocent
who could easily become
a victim as well
if you don’t take care of it
as it would never
complain
but only when
it will be too late
and then you wouldn’t hear
its voice speak out
but you’ll hear it
let out a scream
which will break
your heart
so look after it.