Lilacs

It seems I am too late to know
The lilacs sweet perfume
For like myself
They are past their prime

But wait - there is a cluster yet
And it is fragrant still
Perhaps I too
Can stand outside of time

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 6/3/2010 9:05:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round Corinne. I wish you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/31/2010 8:50:00 AM
Congrats Corinne on your poem making it to the first round of competition in the Poetry Soup contest.. way to go girl... good luck.. luv.. Linda-Marie
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Date: 5/28/2010 7:25:00 PM
Corinne -Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week, God Bless, mj
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Date: 5/26/2010 11:59:00 AM
perfect little write..wonderful. congrats on being featured. BG
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Date: 5/25/2010 9:14:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. A wonderful verse, I enjoyed the read. Caryl
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Date: 5/25/2010 5:22:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Corinne. May you have many more features and may you find loads of inspiration along the way. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/24/2010 1:18:00 PM
Many congrats on your wondeful featured piece this week. Rgds Janette
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Date: 5/23/2010 9:18:00 PM
Congrats Corinne on your featured poem this week on the Soup... wonderful words to share... hope u have been well...luv.. Linda-Marie..
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Date: 10/13/2009 9:51:00 AM
I love your scripts. They're wonderful and full of life and lyrics. ...stand outside of time...it's so unique and realistic. Keep going!
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Date: 8/18/2009 8:47:00 AM
Oh yes, this is so lovely indeed! Congrats on your well deserved win in Brian's contest! love, shar xoxo
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Date: 8/18/2009 4:44:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's Bloom contest Corinne. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/17/2009 5:32:00 PM
delightful enigma in this winning poem! Corinne! congrats! ...james marshall goff
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Date: 8/17/2009 8:54:00 AM
Congrats on your succes in my Bloom contest Corinne.Rgds Brian .My latest contest is now open
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Date: 8/5/2009 1:17:00 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Corinne.Rgds Brian
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Date: 5/27/2009 10:40:00 AM
How beautifully you capture the fact that it is never too late to blossom and bloom in alternative areas....a lovely write indeed! Thanks for your thoughts on my writing, Anna-Marie.
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Date: 5/17/2009 1:21:00 PM
It's never to late to bloom in the destiny of life... good job with this write. left you some soup mail.
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Date: 5/9/2009 3:52:00 PM
Well said, Corinne! It's never too late to appreciate lilacs of any age. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/9/2009 1:06:00 AM
Yes our fragrance lives on Corinne.Wise words indeed.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
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Date: 5/8/2009 9:38:00 AM
Beautiful in many ways. I am always drawn to Lilacs, as they were my mom's favorite. Love, Shar
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Date: 5/7/2009 4:59:00 PM
Love this...so beautiful, yet so deeply thought provoking...great job! ~ Great writing, Corinne! ~ Carrie
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Date: 5/7/2009 2:48:00 PM
Yes, Corinne. This is a beautiful glimpse of the sweet lilacs. I love your analogy, too. " ...stand outside of time..." God bless you. Love, Dane
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Date: 5/7/2009 2:39:00 PM
wow! this so lovely....more Please!....lol.....nicely done!.....love n smiles Maryam
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