aWhen their eyes met, Lilli fell soul first into the river of Bladeas emptiness.a The Blade of a Lily follows the lives of Lilli and Blade as they struggle to exist as separate entities and yet merge as one soul. Their romance begins in high school and continues to weave its way through several years of their lives. This is the story of a poet and a sailor, each tormented by their love for one anotheraLilli not wanting to sacrifice her gift, Blade not wanting to give up the sea. The reader will experience their love at its height, their despair at its darkest depth and Lillias development of a schizophrenic personality. Original poetry adds emotional intensity to the progression of their relationship throughout each chapter. The reader will question the resilience of the bond that soul mate attraction ignites after experiencing this tale of true love