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Lilac Memories |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989
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Lilac Memories Soft upon breezes memories of yesterday fill the room. The upstairs window open, the scented wind carries the invitation... "Reserved for you, a beautiful day." (And in my mind I slip away...) The apple orchards across the road, blossoms in full bloom. Walk a country mile to the crumbling bridge... (They'll fix it one of these days) Listen to the babbling creek tell stories of yesterday, [I loved to listen to what he had to say) Playing in that wonderful yard where the cat all to often got stuck in that old oak tree we tried to climb. (He learned it was a place he should not play.) Vibrant were the colors of those aromatic trees.. lilac scents filled the yard. (Days of youth, I wish I could stay) Observing the stallion running free in the pasture... proclaiming this is MY domain. (He the mighty stead, don't get in his way.) Watching the sun set from that old porch swing that should have been painted years ago..... (My thoughts rambling as they may) Slowly swinging back and forth as dusk settles over the sky.... The breezes gently stir~ lilac memories..... On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. ~Me~ (I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the dance~Garth) [This message has been edited by Gentle Spirit (02-15-2002 01:23 PM).] |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Oh gosh...I felt drawn back to memories long forgotten that held such beauty and wonder...*sigh* I think I too need to write a poem of memories...Thank you, thank you, dear one. **big hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
"Watching the sun set from that old porch swing that should have been painted years ago..... (My thoughts rambling as they may) Slowly swinging back and forth as dusk settles over the sky.... The breezes gently stir lilac memories....."   (smiles) Oh my gosh, this is soooooooo beautiful and flows with the beauty of innocent memories, sweet friend, I always love the way you write, it is soooooo gorgeous! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, may you forever hold these sweet memories close and forever enjoy many more lilac days like these! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Donna, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Gentle Spirit - you bring back many memories with this write... BC |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
This is wonderful, I can smell the lilacs(my favorite) Sandra |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
I enjoyed these memories! We are all just prisoners here of our own device ~ Hotel California, The Eagles |
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texasrose Member
since 2001-10-24
Posts 146 |
Brings back memories of summers filled with lilac scents. Enjoyed your memories, thank you. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
GentleSpirit~ You just waved nostalgic breezes 'neath my nose~ 'The breezes gently stir~ lilac memories.....' My mother was lilac ... thank you~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
"Reserved for you, a beautiful day." (And in my mind I slip away...)'' What a feeling...lovely Donna~ Lauren~ Step through the |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
You all grace me with your kindness....your words touch me. Thank you. On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
What a beautiful write Gentle spirit, I felt i was right there, lovely, floria Floria |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy your read |
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Wanda Member
since 2001-10-23
Posts 461 |
Gentle Spirit; I love this poem of memories. It brought back memories of my own childhood and the lilac bush in the front yard. I loved to play close to the bush because of the fragrance of the flowers. I still love lilacs. Thanks for bringing that back to mind. Wanda |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
flowing through. . . just like those memories. . . I liked the form of this GS, the bolded words, the memories long gone. . . great job. . . ----------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Gentle Spirit The title captured my attention as I love the color lilac as well as the flower. Your words took me on such a wonderful journey, a place I so often dream about - away from the stresses of life, a place where there is a simple life and no expectations. I could see these images so clearly and enjoyed this so very much....thank you. Take care......Sue Suetang |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
I liked the originality of this poem. BEAUTIFUL; yet has a dance of its own. ***Ivy Rose |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Seems to be a lilac day for memories.  |
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