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Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

0 posted 2002-05-06 11:19 PM

~* Lattice of Lilacs *~

Lattice of lilacs
Wafting perfume in the breeze
Pink and white tulips
The gardener cuts with such pride
Anticipating his rose.

~*~

The lilacs are in bloom everywhere in Vancouver and the smell is absolutely fabulous.They're my favorite flower, and they sure do not last long enough for me!

~* ~ Carpe' Diem ~*~
What if tomorrow never comes?

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-05-06 11:22 PM

YAY!!! Oh Sharon, this is soooooo beautifully breathtaking, I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT!!! Lilacs are also one of my favorite flowers, they are my second favorite to daffodils! I always find the scent of lilacs to be one of the most heavenliest aromas of all, sweet friend, this is a gorgeous poem depicting the beauty of spring, I LOVE IT, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Victoria

Member Ascendant

since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

2 posted 2002-05-06 11:23 PM

I know what you mean Sharon..i had a gardenia bush when i lived in Hawaii and it only lasted the month of May.I loved the fragrance...Very lovely words and such a lovely picture..hugs

~Victoria

SmittenKitten
Senior Member

since 2001-06-20

Posts 1131
where the sky and horizon meet

3 posted 2002-05-06 11:35 PM

Sharon~ They are my favourite too!

I could smell their beautiful perfume as I read your poem...lovely poetess.

*hugs*
~Krista

P.S. So nice to read you again!

Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself.
Thank you for having the courage to share yourself so that I can too

Honeybee
Member Ascendant

since 1999-12-26

Posts 5372
Ontario, CANADA

4 posted 2002-05-06 11:37 PM

Such a pretty tanka, Sharon. You always make everything more wonderful than it already is!

Take care,
Melissa~

"Poetry is not an opinion expressed...
it is a song that rises from a bleeding
wound...or a smiling mouth"

~Kahlil Gibran~

Bridget Shenachie
Senior Member

since 2002-01-23

Posts 1056
Kansas USA

5 posted 2002-05-06 11:37 PM

Hi Mysteria!

Just got my flowers planted today and it was wonderful to see your poem and think about flowers blooming everywhere. I enjoy the beauty in your writing. It reflects your spirit!

Shenachie

Poet deVine

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

6 posted 2002-05-07 12:30 PM

Beautiful!! I too love lilacs!

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

7 posted 2002-05-07 12:45 PM

Noah ~ I knew I missed something when I was away, it was your unbelieveable responses, thank you.

Victoria ~ Magnolia's are absolutely fantastic, and I have one inside that blooms once a year, and only for a few days, but it is worth it. Thanks for the read.

Poet deVine ~ They calm down Peptopink

Thank you Sharon.
Melissa ~ You are so sweet, but how can I make Nature any better than it already is, such a gift it is.

SmittenKitten ~ Did you know the white ones have a more pungent smell? I love all shades together and have them all over the place right now, ummmmm, love them too!

Shenachie ~ You have a wonderful soul yourself and it totally is reflected in your wonderful writing (anything coming?)

Thank you very much.

~* ~ Carpe' Diem ~*~
What if tomorrow never comes?

Sunshine

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Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

8 posted 2002-05-07 07:04 AM

Ah...this is good. This was not a fine year for lilacs in Kansas...I shall stick around awhile and wait for a good year, and send you some wowzers...in the meantime...send me a bouquet, yes?

Elizabeth Santos
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-11-08

Posts 9269
Pennsylvania

9 posted 2002-05-07 08:28 AM

Also my favorite!. I have 3 lilac bushes but this year they didn't do well because of the winter drought. This is so lovely
Thank you for the morning whiff of lilacs
Liz

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

10 posted 2002-05-07 10:54 AM

Lilac holds a nostalgic place in many a heart. Loved this!

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

11 posted 2002-05-07 11:09 AM

Lovely tanka Sharon!
Lilacs are just coming into bloom here in southern Ontario....love the fragrance as well.
~Hugs~

LRbaba
Junior Member

since 2002-05-07

Posts 30
Dallas, Texas,

12 posted 2002-05-07 11:12 AM

yes i can smell them
would love to see lilacs in vancouver

LR

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

13 posted 2002-05-07 12:21 PM

Now you did it. I'm missing that scent, as I had lilacs in California years ago. A lovely poem, Sharon. Do you save and dry any blossoms? I don't remember saving lilacs, but always saved some lavendar sticks. My nose is itching right now, for French lavendar, wysteria, honeysuckle, night blooming jasmine, and wild California sage. Thanks for the twitchy nose!

Mysteria

Member Laureate

since 2001-03-07

Posts 18328
British Columbia, Canada

14 posted 2002-05-07 02:07 PM

Glad you all liked this little one. I didn't know you can "dry" lilacs. I dry everything else, but never thought about it - so will try to do just that, thanks!

~* ~ Carpe' Diem ~*~
What if tomorrow never comes?

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