gilded lily

do you know what it means to gild a lily?

it means to spoil something that is already beautiful or perfect by trying to improve it.

the imagery of the phrase is a lily flower wrapped, covered, or dipped in gold.

the delicate beauty of a lily really is entirely lost in that event isn’t it?

i’m fond of spider lilies especially. How could you ever improve on something so delicate, complex,perfect?

when I wake up I will be someone else. that person perhaps won’t have such an appreciation for flowers.

if you’re reaching out, I’m not ignoring you, I’m just not receiving your signals, but continue to think of me. please.