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Earth Angel
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0 posted 2006-05-20 08:36 AM


    

Lilacs In Bloom
~ Linda L. Dowd ~

Riotous glory in springtime blooming,
Sweet perfumed air at end of May.
Violet hues in crowns of glory,
Shimmering in warm sun of day.

Flooding memories of grandma's garden,
Fragrant lilacs of every hue.
Pinks and whites and pale yellows,
And royal purples all on revue.


"Love is the unifying force which integrates
one’s soul with that of another."
~ Linda L. Dowd

© Copyright 2006 Linda L. Dowd - All Rights Reserved
inkedgoddess
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1 posted 2006-05-20 08:42 AM


o
for the love
of lavendar
you reminded
me
to look
to the earth
this morning

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2 posted 2006-05-20 09:09 AM


Earth Angel
I do remember then from when I lived up north. Lovely.

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3 posted 2006-05-20 07:43 PM


A beautiful read my friend. I have licacs a long one side of my driveway, sweetpea on the other side.
:-)

Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things,
man will not himself find peace."

Albert Schweitzer,
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4 posted 2006-05-20 08:16 PM


oh, I can smell them all the way down here!
beautiful fragrant write

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5 posted 2006-05-21 02:12 PM



One of the most pleasant things
regarding lilacs,
is that even if you cannot see them,
you can smell them in the afternoon breeze...




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6 posted 2006-05-21 02:15 PM


well done dear Linda....How have I been
missing you lately..??  Your picture is
almost as beautiful as the flowers....

Earth Angel
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7 posted 2006-05-21 02:19 PM


Goddess ~

You are of the Earth ~ and the wind, the seas, the sky ~ and the flowers.


Linda



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8 posted 2006-05-21 02:27 PM


Well i can imagine them and their scent too Linda, thank you for this write of beauty..

Goldenrose.

''As the deer pants for steams of water, so my soul pants for you O God''
Psalm 42:1

Earth Angel
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9 posted 2006-05-21 02:44 PM


Mr. T. ~

I live in an area where there is an abundance of lilacs. I'm in my own personal glory when they are in bloom!

Love, Light, & Lilacs

Linda

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10 posted 2006-05-21 02:46 PM


froggy friend ~

The driveway to your lily pad sounds glorious! It is lined with my favourite flowers! ~ and Sweetpea is one of my nicknames!

Love, Light & Lilacs,

Linda

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11 posted 2006-05-21 02:49 PM


Midnitesun ~

I believe you can smell the scent of lilacs coming from my hearth and home and surrounding area.

Every room in my house has huge arrangements of lilas. What a delightfully welcoming scent for friends and family when they drop by!

Love, Light, & Lilacs

Linda

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12 posted 2006-05-21 02:56 PM


Karilea ~

Yes, Dear Sun! A lilac-laden breeze refreshes one's soul. You may not see their glorious blooms, yet you know when they are near.

I love them so much that I wear them in my hair, wear lilac perfume, wear lilac/mauve/purple clothes... lol
I have even been affectionately referred to as walking lilac bush!

Love, Light & Lilacs
    
Linda


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13 posted 2006-05-21 03:01 PM


Magnanimous One ~

Lilacs be the fairest of us all! (Your comment was very sweet). Flowers

You are one who is missed during your own absences!

Love, Light, & Lilacs
  
Linda

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14 posted 2006-05-21 03:05 PM


Goldenrose ~

Hi, Phil! Lilacs bloom for only about 2 weeks and I am totally absorbed and captivated by them during that time. They are my spring renewal for revitalizes and clearing my aura!

Love, Light, & Lilacs
  
Linda

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15 posted 2006-05-21 03:42 PM


so that's what I smell..oh wait that's the fabric softner I do love lilacs and sweetpea is one of the names my grandfather used to call me

If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried.

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(smiles) Yay! Oh Linda, this is soooooooo gorgeous, sweet friend, we've had all kinds of flowers blooming here lately, including lyrical lanes of lilacs, and the inhaling of their beauty alone always makes me feel like skipping down the streets rather than walking and whistle in trance, yay! (angel lilac hugs) This is sooooooo gorgeous, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other"

Mother Teresa

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gorgeous!!
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18 posted 2006-05-21 06:33 PM


Wonderful, dear Linda! Lilacs in bloom are one of the highlights of Spring, their fragrance is intoxicating ... it makes one enhale deeply and promptly one is able to fly ...

Your house must be spectacular with all the lilacs ... ohhh!

Thank you, for this graceful touch of your angelic wings.


Love and hugs.
Margherita

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19 posted 2006-05-21 08:45 PM


Ceinwyn ~

Hi, Kris! May lilacs and sweetpeas line your walk in life!

Love, Light & Lilacs,
      
Linda
Flowers

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20 posted 2006-05-21 08:54 PM


Noah ~

We have lyrical lanes of lilacs here because this Linda Lou goes tra la la la lalling along them!

Love, Light & Lilacs,
      
Linda
Flowers

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21 posted 2006-05-21 09:10 PM


Ms Dixie ~

Thanks for the "gorgeous" reply, "Gorgeous"!

Love, Light & Lilacs,
       
Linda
Flowers

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22 posted 2006-05-21 09:14 PM


Margherita ~

Hi, there! Long time no see!

Yes, my home is filled to the brim with lilacs. Some of the arrangements that I have made are three feet high and three feet wide! I breathe in vitality, wellness, and serenity with every inhalation!

Love, Light & Lilacs,
       
Linda
Flowers

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23 posted 2006-05-22 01:13 AM


lilacs...one of my favorites! They always remind me of my grandmother also. She is long gone but her warmth and security are delivered to me thru the scent of lilacs.
Nicely done, thanks for sharing!

picturegramic :)

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I've only seen purple and white lilacs, and purple are my favorite. Of course, nothing beats their scent! Loved this!

~sky

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25 posted 2006-05-22 07:03 AM


just beautiful~~ I have my deep plum colored ones blooming now..I guess they are a different kind than my lighter ones and bloom  after the others..the smell is wonderful.


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picturegramic ~

Good morning! ~ Well, it IS morning where I live ~ and it is a good one!

The scent of lilacs always lifts my spirits and conjures up the most pleasant of memories of my grandmother's glorious flower gardens and lilac bushes.

Love, Light & Lilacs,
          
Linda
Flowers


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picturegramic ~

Good morning! ~ Well, it IS morning where I live ~ and it is a good one!

The scent of lilacs always lifts my spirits and conjures up the most pleasant of memories of my grandmother's glorious flower gardens and lilac bushes.

Love, Light & Lilacs,
          
Linda
Flowers


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28 posted 2006-05-22 09:52 AM


Hi, sky!

Lilacs come in so many heavenly shades! My grandma prided herself in having every shade known to man ~ and to the angels.

~ lavender, violet, lilac, mauve, purples, magenta, plum, white, royal purple, pale yellow, pinks and blues ... a feast for the eyes, nose, ~ and the spirit!

Love, Light & Lilacs,
               
Linda
Flowers

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29 posted 2006-05-22 09:59 AM


Naked One ~

Oh, the plum ones are so gorgeous ~ Actually, I never met a lilac that I didn't like!

Enjoy those beauties! They are Nature's spring gift to us!

Love, Light & Lilacs,
           
Linda
Flowers


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30 posted 2006-05-24 02:10 PM


I've never had the pleasure of seeing lilacs in bloom... but your words give me a taste of that pleasure. *S* Beautiful! *S*
Earth Angel
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31 posted 2006-05-24 02:18 PM


Belle! I was just thinking about you and wondering how you were fairing! ~ and voila! Here you are!

It was sooo good to hear from you!

Love, Light & Lilacs,
              
Linda
Flowers


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32 posted 2006-05-24 02:22 PM


Thank you for stirring the memories. Yes, my Grandmother always had the most fragrant and colorful garden as well.

Thanks again,

-Bob

Earth Angel
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33 posted 2006-05-24 02:32 PM


Bob! It's been awhile! ~ tooo looong a while!

I am pleased that my post was able to conjure up some lovely memories of your grandmother and her glorious garden!

Love, Light & Lilacs,
               
Linda
Flowers


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