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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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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. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
This is lovely, Linda. Much enjoyed.  "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I love lilacs!! I love this piece! YES!! ~Hugs & a vote!~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've never seen lilacs in bloom... but after reading your words, I feel I have. *S* This is beautiful! *S* |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Lilacs are absolutely beautiful and so is your poem. Ahhhhhh, Springtime! When you think you have heard it all, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Vicky ~ Thank you for your "lovely" reply. I am pleased that you enjoyed my poem about my favorite flowers! Peace & Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Nancy ~ I knew that you would love lilacs as much as I do!--and thanks for the "vote" of confidence! Love & Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Suthern ~ Oh, you absolutely must "experience" lilacs in bloom!--their fresh, sweet fragrance and their incredible beauty are simply divine! I bury my face into the bushes and breathe in their heavenly scent--it is somewhat of a spiritual experience for me--food for my soul! Warm hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Chanson ~ Yes, indeed they are! I especially love the deep violet lilacs. I am like a little girl waiting for Christmas! Nearing the time for the lilacs to bloom, I am checking the buds every day--waiting in anticipation for this gift of Spring... Love & Peace, EA |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Sweet poem about a sweet flower. Joyve |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (smiles) Yay!!! Oh Linda, lilacs are one of my most favorite flowers because their perfume is sooooooo pretty and it always seems to beautify an entire neighborhood, yay! (kiss on cheek) Spring shines in your words, sweet friend, yay, you have my spring smiling vote, 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 "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Joyce ~ A sweet reply from a sweet poetess! Peace & Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ Oh, thank you so very, very much for the graphic of the lilacs--and irises--which are also favorite flowers of mine because my maiden name means "Iris"! Love & Light, Linda |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Linda there is nothing that brings back memories of my dear grammy than to smell lilacs. She wore a perfume that she called lilac water. I enjoyed this so much and was glad to be able to vote for it. Hugs, Marti Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Beautiful, Linda.... A vote and a hug...  Ethel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Top of the evening to you, Dear Marti! My grandmother always put lilac water in my hair after it was freshly washed. To this day, the scent of lilacs conjures up so many warm and wonderful memories of my grandmother... Love & hugs, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethel ~ Thank you!--and I am sending you some warm bedtime hugs... Love & Light, Linda |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
LINDA,I said Linda, Makes me think of grandma too! Grandma and my favorite flower/scent. Wow. Lovely, voting now. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. [This message has been edited by Larry C (03-27-2003 11:18 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Larry ~ Hey, it's me "Linda"!--not Ethel! Mind you, she and I think so much alike, I can see how you could confuse us! teheThank you, Dear fellow lilac-lover, for your thoughtful reply! Warm, springtime hugs, Linda |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
This needs a scratch and sniff edit  *L*I had a bush that got over 10 ft tall and about 6 ft in diameter...its branches would cascade down with the weight of all the flowers....On a breezy day you could smell it from down the street... I hated to move away from that beauty. See all the wonderful memories your stirring with this lovely vignette "and when we get to the pearly gates ... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
JM ~ You just stirred some more memories for me with your stirring response to my little "vignette"! Thank you! Love & Light, EA |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Love this. My grandfather had a lilac tree nnd no matter how much he tended it, although the green was quite lush, it never bloomed. He'd tell grandma "if it doesn't bloom next year it will have to go, but of course he never did get rid of it. It bloomed for the first time about three months after he passed away. I certainly voted on this. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
What a feel-good uplifting poem...i can certainly do with a few more smiles these days |
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Jason Lyle Senior Member
since 2003-02-07
Posts 1438With my darkling |
Beautiful words to welcome spring Jason |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Linda - now this took me to the garden filled with those many colored flowers, like an angel would do... vote cast.. BC |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SPIRIT ~ I shall never forget your very special story. Your beloved grandfather became a celestial gardener supreme and his love for you all blooms again each spring.... Love, Light & Lilacs, EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (03-28-2003 06:04 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kaile ~ I enjoy putting s on peoples' faces! Thank you for saying that I have put one on yours!Peace, Love & Lilacs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Jason ~ Thank you!--and your "beautiful words" are a pleasant morning "welcome" for this fellow lover of "spring"... Peace, Love, & Lilacs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
BC ~ You say some of the sweetest things... Love, Light & Lilacs, LL |
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christian Member
since 2002-12-18
Posts 331 |
this poem is like a midget boxer. it's short, but does it pack a punch. cool stuff. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
christian ~ That was a neat reply! Thanxalot!!!Love & Peace, EA |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
I miss lilacs...we don't have them in Florida. Susan |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Susan ~ To me, lilacs are synonymous with Spring! I would miss them as well... Peace & Light, EA |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Your Grandma's garden reads absolutely Gorgeous my poet friend... I think a perfect poem and memory both for Spring and also for the book. God bless. -Bob [This message has been edited by Lighthousebob (03-28-2003 12:43 PM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bob ~ --and God bless you for your kind and thoughtful mots. Besides lilacs, there is somthing else that I have always had a passion for--"Lighthouses". All the paintings that I have done of them have sold!  Time for me to head out to the East Coast again and get some more grist for the mill! Warm, springtime hugs, EA |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
EA Ah, the scent of spring is on the web. Love it. SG |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Excellent, I could see exactly what you were describing. Very lovely! Vote cast! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
SG ~ That reply was adorable--just like you! Warm, spring evening hugs, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Auguste ~ You are an artist, and I can well imagine you envisioning my grandmother's gardens of lilacs in splendiferous bloom! Love, Light & Lilacs, Linda |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
PoetFriendEarthAngel, I compliment you on this sweeeeeeeeeeet read... I must confess2u that I loveeeeeee lilacs and quite honestly could not resist coming into this thread2read your poem in anticipation to find a gem and behold I have I'm threading this in2my library... SPLENDID WRITING! Hugs2u *~coco~* |
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skyshine
since 2002-02-07
Posts 3058Beneath the northern stars |
Lilacs are one of my favorite flowers, Linda, and their scent is so pretty. I'd love to see this in the book.  ~Liz Waited on a line of greens and blues, just to be the next to be with you.. |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Mm, I can smell the lilacs. Sandra |
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waldopepper Member
since 2003-03-18
Posts 157Tennessee, USA |
Impeccable portrait of the wonderful colors of Spring. Very uplifting and moving. There's something about the image of Grandma's garden that brings back such vividly appealing memories. Well done Linda. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Coco ~ That was a precious and heart-warming reply! --and I am honored that my poem will have a home in your personal library! Thank YOU! Love, Light--and Lilacs! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Liz ~ Why thank you!--and with your vote, my poem is one step closer to being in the book! Love, Light--and Lilacs! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Sandra ~ I am basking in the scent of lilacs as I write this reply!--I am wearing lilac perfume! ---but I am still anticipating luxuriating in the fresh scent of real lilacs in bloom!Love, Light--and Lilacs! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Waldopepper ~ I found your wonderful and enthusiastic reply very "up-liftint"! Thank you muchly! Love, Light ~ and Lilacs! Linda |
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