This was written for the lovely Lily, for her ninth birthday.
Adanta and Luis’s Testimonial on "Ixaya's Birthday Song" and "Lily of the Valley":
Susan Shann has brought so much light and joy to my family's life through her music. It is more than just music though. It is her seemingly effortless and abundant way with translating feeling and love into poetry and lyrics that can stand alone or be put to music. She has recently created two very special pieces of art for my children's birthdays that I know they will cherish forever! My son Ixaya (13) was in tears about his song (Ixaya’s Birthday Song) and my daughter Alheli - aka Lily- sings her song almost daily (Lily of the Valley).
I appreciate the artistry that Susan continues to bless our lives with and look forward to many more years of enjoyment and love!
Lyrics
Lily of the Valley / Susan B. Shann / ©2021
A drawer, a painter, a dreamscape maker
In shades of blue and green
Like your father before you, you've opened the door
To the soul's unbounded tapestries, and oh
Beauty and Tally and Rose will greet you when you rise
Alheli, wherever you go, there are angels by your side
Lily of the Valley
So kind and true and free
Sweet Lily of the Valley
Through the eyes of love you see
May you run with the wind, dance in the sunlight
Grow like the tallest tree
Our Lily of the Valley
Oh, you're so beautiful to me
When evenin's fallin', your mama will call and say
"It's time to come inside"
You'll cuddle up with a movie, Chinese food, and you'll be
Smiling, 'cause that's your perfect night, and oh
Sia will sing you a song to make the scene complete
Alheli, you're right where you belong, with the whole world at your feet
Lily of the Valley
So kind and true and free
Sweet Lily of the Valley
Through the eyes of love you see
May you run with the wind, dance in the sunlight
Grow like the tallest tree
Our Lily of the Valley
Oh, you're so beautiful to me
You like tomboy games and pretty fashions
Snakes and butterflies with equal passion
"Fancy Nancy" is your companion
You give your heart with pure abandon
Lily of the Valley
So kind and true and free
Sweet Lily of the Valley
Through the eyes of love you see
May you run with the wind, dance in the sunlight
Grow like the tallest tree
Our Lily of the Valley
Oh, you're so beautiful to me
Our "Celestial flower", you're beautiful to me