Lilacs

Lilacs Fragrant lilac plumes, Like clusters of butterflies, Usher in the month of May With haunting melodies Whispering from Pan’s flute To dance her May ballet While delicate lavender hued perfume Remembers mountain homesteads Where lilacs reminisce about pioneer days As old homes crumble Slender regal queen of the garden Arrayed in the Celtic legends of magic Announces summer As she swings and sways In rhyme and rhythm of the wind Spreading her gift of delicate scent Spreading graceful tranquility. 6-9-22 Contest: Purple flowers Sponsor: Nayda Ivette Negron Flores Sponsor

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/26/2022 8:57:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful tribute to the "Lilacs." A beautiful purple flower. I love them and this write. Enjoy your win/day with blessings...........

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/27/2022 10:21:00 AM

I so appreciate your lovely note of congratulations, Paula Thank you. I think the two of us share a special appreciation of flowers especially lilacs! So glad you enjoyed gathering lilacs with me! Sending you blessings!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/26/2022 1:17:00 AM

Beautiful on Lilacs. Congratulations!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/27/2022 10:17:00 AM

Chris, thank you so much! Lilacs are special to me for many different reasons. It was such a delight to share that delight! Blessings!

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/25/2022 8:32:00 PM

Congratulations on your winning placement, Sam... Very well-deserved with this stunningly beautiful poem, dear friend. Best regards

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/27/2022 10:16:00 AM

Thank you dear Lasaad! Lilacs have, and continue to be, such a source of joy with the beauty if the graceful plums and the utterly amazing scent! It has always struck me that in the mountains and on the prairies lilacs flourish even when the old homestead farm houses are long gone! They are survivors! Blessings!

Valsa George

Date: 6/18/2022 2:48:00 AM

I saw lilacs for the first time when I visited the state of Pennsylvania. The flowers in lavender and white hues are so beautiful. With their mild sweet scent, these cluster flowers create an enticing atmosphere. You have captured all its beauty and aroma in your poem . All the best in the contest, Sam.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/20/2022 9:32:00 AM

Good morning Valsa! I am so happy you got to experience the magic of lilacs. They are something special in the floral realm. Thank you for your lovely message and your best wishes. It was a joy to remember these flowers from my childhood. I do have one white lilac in my garden but it only produces a few blooms each year that I treasure as I inhale their perfume! Sending you fragrant blessings!

Len Gasun

Date: 6/14/2022 1:56:00 AM

Another marvelous poem written from your golden pen my dear friend Sam. Each line painted its splendor making me more in love with it. After reading your poem i searched the google and found the image. Hope, i'll find one someday. Thanks a lot for sharing and best wishes/good luck always my dear poet friend. God bless you always. Hugs

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/16/2022 10:22:00 AM

Hi Len! I, too, hope you get to see, and smell the perfume of, lilacs one day. They will forever enchant you as they have done me. My family had a huge lilac tree in the backyard that I loved! The perfume from the blossoms was pure joy! I am so happy that I could introduce you to this beautiful purple flower. Sending you blessings of grace and peace dear friend! BTW, I love your avitar with its wide-eyed smile and open arms!

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 6/9/2022 12:57:00 PM

Very delicate and sweet~perfect Lilacs! Good luck in the contest. :)Paulette

Sam Kauffman
Date: 6/9/2022 1:50:00 PM

Thank you so much Paulette. Lilacs are one of my very favorite spring harbingers - graceful dancers with an unforgettable scent. I have one very finicky white lilac that sometimes gives me one bloom and sometimes many. I treasure each one! I used to take bunches to school for my teachers! Sending you grace and blessings!