Lily White's Party is a poem written by an anonymous author, whom was a Father from New York in the 1930-1940s. The poem is about how his little girl is going to enjoy a fabulous party tonight in her dreams, at Lily White's, so she will be excited to go to sleep.
It is a concept that has turned into tradition in some families. My husband's family is one of them. Referencing Lily's White's party means it is time for bed to enjoy wonderful dreams of parties, foods, games, family and friends.
I love the tradition and the ok to enjoy your dreams and sleep. It is during this time that we are most connected to the other side......SO......
Tonight before bed, ask your own loved ones and friends to visit in your dreams, you never know who will show up for Lily White's Party.
Here is the poem:
Lily White's Party anonymous
Hush, my child, and turn out the light it’s a Lily White’s party night tonight
Brush your teeth, wash your face; tonight, you’ll wear a dress of lace. It might be pink, it might be poppy red; hurry, my little girl, it’s time for bed.
Pull those covers snug and tight, sleep, then it will be time for Lily White.
Daddy, I don’t have a dress to wear and I don’t have ribbons for my hair.
I don’t have a present ready to give; I don’t know where Lily White lives.
Will you wake me when it is time to go? Daddy, will there be kids that I know? Will you drive me there in the car? I wonder if Lily White lives very far.
Hush, my child, and turn out the light It’s a Lily White’s party night tonight.
You‘ll play games and have lots of fun; the party will last until night is done.
At Lily White’s you’ll eat candy and cake. You will wear a crown of gold that you make.
Sleep, little girl, and get some rest; soon you’ll dress up in your party best.
Daddy, the sun is coming up into the sky.
You didn’t wake me up. Why, Daddy, why?
I slept all night and missed the party fun.
Now it is too late and the party’s done.
I slept all night and didn’t get ice cream or cake.
Daddy, you forgot and made a terrible mistake.
You said I would get to go see Lily White and, instead, you let me sleep all night.
Hush, my child, you had a wonderful night,
in your party dress you were fairy delight.
You danced and played with all your friends;
your laughter rang out until party’s end.
You just don’t remember all the fun you had.
Lily White loved you, now don’t be so sad.
You can go play again when the sun goes down and the moon smiles on you, big and round.
Lily White will want you back for party play when you close your eyes after a long day.
So go get breakfast after you hug me tight –
tonight might be a Lily White’s party night.
We’ll know later when the day has come to end and Lily White sends an invitation with the wind.
Watch for party stars twinkling in dusk of twilight, then you will see the decorations of Lily White.
Please be kind.
Hope and light lives within us all.
xoxo
Joyce
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“I don’t understand it any more than you do, but one thing I’ve learned is that you don’t have to understand things for them to be.” ― Madeleine L’Engle, A Wrinkle in Time
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