Scent of Lilac

Shining is the star light 
filtered by the scent 
of lilac 
upon the wings
of the bird that never
ceased to peck at
the cage bars
for that special day
when it will perch,
free,
upon the lilacs
under the starlight.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 3/8/2016 8:54:00 PM
...under the starlight...makes me feel so good after reading this...I noticed , you had commented on my work ( Long time back). thank you for your visit...7/7 for this one too
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Date: 8/25/2014 2:11:00 AM
Thanks for all your kind comments!
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Date: 8/23/2014 7:02:00 PM
What a vivid image of beauty, yearning, and dreaming you have created in this heartwrenching free verse.
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Date: 8/8/2014 7:25:00 PM
I love how this went to the bird and then went back to the lilacs. WELL DONE
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Date: 3/24/2014 3:26:00 AM
Beautiful! enjoyed reading.
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Date: 2/28/2014 7:40:00 AM
Wow such a winsome metaphorical poem yet i enjoyd it two ways, even in the literal sense too. It's impressive! Great to read u again.
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Vassilis Comporozos
Date: 2/28/2014 7:59:00 AM
Thank you very much for your comments. Great to hear from you.
Date: 2/27/2014 4:08:00 PM
Very beautiful with a soft fragrance and light flow-Classic and chic
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Vassilis Comporozos
Date: 2/28/2014 7:59:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words. I am glad you like it!
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