Why do you remind me so much of my dear Emily Dickinson? Excellent work, Diana
Always, Amor

I can see how the mere smell of lilac could conjure a walk down Memory Lane. Just the mention of it has done the same for me. I can recall as a child, going out to pick a bouquet of lilacs for my mother. But in retrospect, I believe I picked them just as much for myself as I did for her because I always loved their fragrance wafting through our humble home. There is so much imagery and happiness in this poem. Peace to you, Diana. You have such a dear, sweet spirit. Hugs. David

Love and sweet memories this poem brings each time the lilacs bloom. Such devotion and love.

hug
Kathy

This short poem delivers the delicacy of your relationship as deeply as the roots of the lilac tree go down for the aquafer, which as you may know is so far down that even drought won't kill them. Lovely, Diana. ~~ The other Diana

A love piece Diane most enjoyable reading
Love the scent of flowers on a spring day
Love & peace be with you

William

Lilacs, with a little care grow huge,happy and wonderfully odoriferous. Pleasant memories do to.

BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES ARE IN THEMSELVES A BLESSING...AND TO HAVE THEM ENHANCED BY THE PRESENCE OF LOVELY LILAC IS NOTHING LESS THAN A RICH...OVERFLOW. THIS ODE TO A PAST LOVE IS SO WELL EXPRESSED. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Very beautiful. Truly one of the nicest spring fragrances.

Very touching and I love how you cherish all those beautiful moments. Hugs Diana.
Mary

A moving and meaningful poem Diana. Thank you for sharing. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Diana, you have such a way of capturing feelings
with words...Lilac blossoms featured so strongly
in your poem and your life...Memory remains.
Very touching!

wonderful poetry. lovely lines.

This is what I call a perfect poem. Crisp and to the point, not a word out of place. Diana hats off to you. Keep writing. I look forward to more.

Lovely poem and wonderful sentiments expressed. I love lilac, and we have a very large tree in our garden which is a great start to the year every April.

Diana, this is beautifully-written!

Sandie

beautiful memories for wonderful moments ...

Breathe deep! Savor the aroma and the memory, dear Diana!

Love ya!

Jane

Very beautiful poem.

Kathy

The scent of lilacs surrounds many of my memories... playing around the lilac bush in our yard as a child, playing under the row of white lilacs at my aunt's and cousin's home, Mother's Day bouquets, and gifts of lilacs at our son's funeral... the sweet scent brings back so many happy memories...
Cryssa

Lilacs are my favorite.

Michael D.

Beautiful & lovely.
(What else can I say?)

dWb

Sensual, nostalgic, romantic, uplifting, and so beautifully written.
Thanks for a great way to start the day, Diana.

So beautiful your memories ,so your verses from the heart ,may it come like a fresh wafting fragrance of the lovely lilac flowers , now shining on your face, just to say look at me dear , see I am here for you in the fragrance of the flower, and in its colors and in the air around it all is just for you!Thanks for sharingJK

Lilacs are truly lovely and it's wonderful when they bring lovely memories. I just planted two more lilac bushes in my backyard.

Ahhh . . . Memories. Some bad, some good, some very good are all that we have left sometimes. And I know, reading these lines of yours that even though your lilac memories are good, they are fraught with a sense of loss, physical loss.

I like the last three lines in particular, the idea of being given the freedom to walk down Memory Lane, which can sometimes seem sealed off. A very personal, moving poem, which I am glad you have shared with us all. I like the photograph, too.