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Lilac Blooms

I saw you again yesterday
Our eyes met, you looked away

I remember the songs you used to sing
As I sit here and wonder if my phone will ring

Now I'm picking a glass of lilac blooms
You planted for me, back when we shared bedrooms

It's been oh so long ago...
But time stands still, as you say hello

The sound of your voice makes me quiver
 May the lilacs stay in bloom forever....

©Donna Jones

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Bonchance Longfall

Date: 6/2/2013 9:50:00 AM

I loved the write. Very well done and the finish to this poem is as perfect in tempo as it is in meaning.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/24/2013 7:12:00 PM

How absolutely romantic and hopeful, my dear sweet MD! LOVE IT! :) It has the scent of romance....

Jack Jordan

Date: 5/22/2013 5:12:00 PM

Very nice and heartfelt... Jack

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/21/2013 10:44:00 PM

this one is beautiful to read again!!

Robert Johnson

Date: 5/20/2013 9:47:00 AM

I can smell the sweetness in your heart. It's just not right that you are apart.

Seosamh De Burca

Date: 5/19/2013 8:10:00 PM

This is beautiful. A really lovely heartfelt poem. Excellent.

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 5/19/2013 1:27:00 PM

This is endlessly beautiful. Emotions shaped like words. Warm Smiles, Connie

Donna Jones
Date: 5/19/2013 7:27:00 PM

Thank you Connie..

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/19/2013 11:39:00 AM

do i see another gem coming up?.. :) huggs

Donna Jones
Date: 5/19/2013 7:29:00 PM

Hi nette ..this time of year its sooo busy...I'll get a new one out there soon...I don't even have enough time to read all of your guys wonderful poems!...I feel so bad....

Karen Anglesey

Date: 5/19/2013 3:39:00 AM

You poem is very creative and the last line delivers a nice finishing touch. Great creativity :)

Donna Jones
Date: 5/19/2013 7:17:00 AM

Thanks so much Karen...

Len Gasun

Date: 5/19/2013 1:32:00 AM

I very beautiful romantic poem my dear friend Donna. Thank you so much for sharing and your kind visit again on my poem. Have a great weekend and good luck. love lots, Leonora

Donna Jones
Date: 5/19/2013 7:18:00 AM

Thanks Leonora...you too

Justin Bordner

Date: 5/18/2013 2:50:00 PM

A vey sweet and inncont request - this write is full of charming youth Donna - J.A.B. %

Donna Jones
Date: 5/18/2013 8:13:00 PM

Thanks Justin....the lilacs have always been special between me and my husband thru the ups and downs for 23 years..

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/18/2013 7:53:00 AM

Here's hoping that the blooms are very long lasting..Enjoy reading your very creative work this morn..Thanks for the visit to my work..Sara

Donna Jones
Date: 5/18/2013 8:14:00 PM

Thank you very much sara...and likewise...I always enjoy your visits..

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/18/2013 7:26:00 AM

Sad and romantic. Sometimes when my wife looks at me I feel shy like a little kid and I have to look away. That was the first emotion I felt when reading your poem. I'm glad I read it and did not look away. Great job Donna.

Donna Jones
Date: 5/18/2013 8:18:00 PM

I'm so glad you still feel like that about your wife...that's so romantic...glad you liked the poem....good evening...

Joseph May

Date: 5/17/2013 8:37:00 PM

beautiful poem Donna...thanks for stopping by

Donna Jones
Date: 5/18/2013 6:32:00 AM

You too Joseph...:-)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/17/2013 9:30:00 AM

this is really nice. I love how you included the lilacs in the poem. Great touch!!

Donna Jones
Date: 5/17/2013 5:44:00 PM

Hi Andrea ..nice to see your smile...thanks

Painted Hunter

Date: 5/17/2013 8:03:00 AM

Beautiful and sad, Donna...good poetry all around.

Donna Jones
Date: 5/17/2013 5:43:00 PM

Well it all worked out! Thanks Caleb......always like your visits

Sasha Maharaj

Date: 5/17/2013 4:48:00 AM

arr Beautiful indeed :)

Donna Jones
Date: 5/17/2013 6:47:00 AM

:-) oh thanks....

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/17/2013 4:14:00 AM

Heart always hopes love to bloom forever! Wonderfully done with a lovely message! Good luck Donna!

Donna Jones
Date: 5/17/2013 6:47:00 AM

Thank you sir...

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/16/2013 10:42:00 PM

The Sounds contest looked a bit challenging for me... but you seem to do it with ease. I liked how subtle everything was... yet the emotions in it were clear, with out being overbearing. Keep writing!

Donna Jones
Date: 5/17/2013 6:49:00 AM

Thanks Timothy...His voice really does get to me...

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 5/16/2013 8:14:00 PM

Neat shape, lovely phrasing and couplet rhymes. Well done Donna! A winner for sure! Best wishes, Keith

Donna Jones
Date: 5/17/2013 6:50:00 AM

Appreciate all your support sir.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/16/2013 4:42:00 PM

What a delicate piece that sounds so mellow.. great write, donna!..:) huggs

Donna Jones
Date: 5/16/2013 6:10:00 PM

Thanks nette. :-)

Russell Sivey

Date: 5/16/2013 12:02:00 PM

I am delighted by this phenomenal write my friend! I sensed the sounds of your poem here, very lovely way to go about it this contest! You have done awesomely with this fantastic piece, such a wonderful poem, Great Work!!

Donna Jones
Date: 5/16/2013 6:13:00 PM

Thanks Russell....