Lilac Times

Warm summer sun and dappled shade,
long, ice-cool drinks of lemonade,
relax your head upon my knee
… lie with me ‘neath the lilac tree.


Rich fragrances suffuse the air,
light breezes sift through tousled hair
‘midst music from the honey bee
… lie with me ‘neath the lilac tree.


Exquisite touch of fingertips,
young innocence joins satin lips;
just let your heart’s desire run free
… lie with me ‘neath the lilac tree.


Too soon we’ll see that youth can’t last,
such times as these will be our past,
but when from life our souls must flee
…lie with me ‘neath the lilac tree
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Fraser Avatar
June 11, 2010 at 12:18 PM
Just need to find that lilac tree, another delightful gem Sharon >> James
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June 10, 2010 at 10:40 AM
It was a pleasure to read your poetry this morning Sharon. Wishing you another day filled with inspiration. Love, Carol
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June 9, 2010 at 3:26 PM
How beautiful, Sharon! The images of youthful love are painted skillfully and I love the acknowledgment at the end that youth can't last, but we can still enjoy eternal rest "neath the lilac tree." Incredible poetry! Love, Carolyn
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June 9, 2010 at 3:19 PM
Sharon, Ive been able to catch a couple of your poems..you are very talented. I love this one. You have the flow down pat..BG
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