When the Lilacs Bloom

When the Lilacs Bloom
there comes a Time
When little girls Glance
and little boys Giggle
When Hearts open Wide
and Welcome in Fools
And Big, Strong men 
tell weak little Lies
And tiny, sweet Women
Feign Loving Smiles
all the while
Knowing--
but Avoiding the Truth
It is a Time of Discovery—
When the Lilacs Bloom

When the Lilacs Bloom
there is Love in the air
There is Beauty surrounding
And Birds everywhere
Let the Delicate aroma
Whisper along the Breeze
Enticing each Nostril—
Encouraging a sneeze
Many Secrets are embedded--
sealed inside each Breath 
of fresh Sweetness
and within the Petal
of each miniature Lavender Star
Never to be Revealed--
When the Lilacs Bloom
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Agustin Avatar
April 30, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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March 13, 2016 at 10:52 PM
Christine Antypas, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
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July 21, 2015 at 4:57 PM
CHRISTINE, Stopped by to say hello, I enjoyed reading your poem today. FOREVER <3 SKAT"
Shango Avatar
March 15, 2009 at 6:10 AM
Sweet as lilacs, I can feel in each line a petal opening to reveal surprise. A wonderful poem, because of writers like you I am enjoying this soup so much. Thanks.
Mason Avatar
February 9, 2009 at 2:34 PM
Hope you come back to the Soup soon, Christine with lots more beautiful writing like this one.
Heck Avatar
November 30, 2008 at 3:40 AM
Christine - Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
Winter Avatar
November 11, 2008 at 9:26 AM
Congrats on making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals! Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
November 1, 2008 at 3:59 PM
Christine - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
Sheart Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 2:51 PM
Hi Christine Congratulations on your amazing poetry making the semi-finals and good luck in the finals! Love Light Truth Patricia
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October 27, 2008 at 11:46 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
June 30, 2008 at 8:14 AM
Congratulations Christine, on your well deserved poem being featured again this week. Love, Carol
Mason Avatar
June 10, 2008 at 2:53 PM
I am totally unfamilar with the poetry form here, Christine but this reads like a love song!! Its a very well-deserved selection as a favorite of the week here at the Soup! Congratulations!
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June 10, 2008 at 1:48 PM
Interesting reflection. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing! Karen
Sheart Avatar
June 10, 2008 at 12:38 PM
Hello Christine Ahhh, here's to the Lilacs Bloom...Enjoyed your lovely write very much! Congrats on your feature write this week! Very well deserved. Love Light Truth Patricia
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June 10, 2008 at 7:04 AM
Congratulations Christine on the featuring of your sweet poem "When The Lilacs Bloom." Vince
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