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Some flowers smell like memories of home, Lily-of-the-valley is one of those. It's like what color is, to monochrome, beyond the spicy scent of any rose. I link it with natural purity, vanilla, with hints of lemon and spice. This lily oft grows in obscurity, sprouting up as spring melts the snow and ice. Lily-of-the-valley works its magic and brings me home to memories of mum. It's not too well known, and that's so tragic; for one sniff, will convince you to plant some. I can't imagine a sweeter spring scent, than lilies with a vanilla accent. (Sonnet) 3/21/2021

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/5/2021 12:44:00 PM

- Congratulations :)

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/5/2021 4:38:00 PM

Thanks Anne-Lise, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/1/2021 3:03:00 PM

what an exquisite poem, I recall having this lovely flower in the garden when I was growing up, thanks for the memories:-) hugs Jan xx

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/2/2021 6:45:00 AM

Thanks Jan, it was my mother's favorite flower, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/23/2021 10:52:00 AM

Emile, you have chosen one of my very favorite flowers with its divine perfume. Have several pots of it on our patio. Congratulations on your win! And best wishes ofr Chantelle's contest.

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/23/2021 1:28:00 PM

Thanks Sam, it was my mother's favorite flower as well, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Kim Merryman

Date: 3/23/2021 6:57:00 AM

A lovely sonnet, Emile! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/23/2021 7:30:00 AM

Thanks Kim, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 3/21/2021 9:59:00 AM

Exquisite tribute to that little flower that grows so unobtrusively in the meadows. Sometimes it finds its way into a bridal wreath. Nice work, Emile. In the fourth line, you might want to change "sent" to "scent." I think that's what you meant. You just might have a winner here!

Emile Pinet
Date: 3/21/2021 10:23:00 AM

Thanks L., I always appreciate it when typos are pointed out, I am so grateful my friend, thanks again, Emile.