Lily Has a Rose
lily has a rose (i have none) "don't cry dear violet you may take mine" "o how how how could i ever wear it now when the boy who gave it to you is the tallest of the boys" "he'll give me another if i let him kiss me twice but my lover has a brother who is good and kind to all" "o no no no let the roses come and go for kindness and goodness do not make a fellow tall" lily has a rose no rose i've and losing's less than winning(but love is more than love)
Lily Has a Rose - meaning Summary
Love, Loss, and Comparison
The poem presents a brief dialogue about rivalry, choice, and the unequal value of love. Two figures compare possessions and suitors: one has a rose and a tall giver, the other has none but values kindness. The speaker rejects merely transactional gestures and suggests that losing a prize may be easier than winning an undesired affection. It ends on the paradox that "love is more than love," hinting at complex emotional priorities.
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