THE BOOK

Consider
the Lilies

A poetry collection by Abigail Wilkes

What can lilies teach us about life, love and hope? In Consider the Lilies, poetry meets everyday adventures, friendship, and faith. Each page is reflection on the small joys, the big feelings, and the truths that guide a girl through middle school and beyond.

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Published cover of Consider the Lilies, with a flower-crowned otter

WHO IT’S FOR

For anyone
growing through it.

Written with middle school and beyond in mind, this collection makes space for overwhelming emotions, everyday adventures, and Christian faith.

Author: Abigail Wilkes
Collection: Debut poetry collection
Inspired by: Matthew 6:28–29
Explore: Friendship · Family · Anxiety · Faith · Hope
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Everyday joy · concrete details

Family Chaos is My Favorite Chaos

Dad’s laughing at something dumb, Rusty’s asleep on my leg that’s now numb, Isaac’s playing games, how did you guess, Mom just woke up and her hair is a mess. Grandpa just sent me a random meme, Now Isaac’s eating straight whipped cream, My family’s chaos, but they bring me joy, They also make me really annoyed. I guess I have the average fam, Like a cuddle of otters fighting over a clam.

— Abigail Wilkes · Consider the Lilies

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A numb leg, a sleepy dog, and straight whipped cream turn “my family is funny” into a scene you can picture. Love and annoyance can belong in the same poem.

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Consider
the Lilies

For anyone
growing through it.

Three windows
into the collection.

Family Chaos is My Favorite Chaos

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Cardinal

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Romans 8:37-39

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Make room for Lilies.

Consider the Lilies

For anyone growing through it.

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Family Chaos is My Favorite Chaos

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Cardinal

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Romans 8:37-39

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Consider
the Lilies

For anyone
growing through it.

Three windows
into the collection.