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

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Carol Sunshine Brown

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

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

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

Michael Jordan

Date: 5/28/2010 7:25:00 PM

Corinne -Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week, God Bless, mj

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 5/26/2010 11:59:00 AM

perfect little write..wonderful. congrats on being featured. BG

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 5/25/2010 9:14:00 AM

Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. A wonderful verse, I enjoyed the read. Caryl

Carol Sunshine Brown

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

Janette Fisher

Date: 5/24/2010 1:18:00 PM

Many congrats on your wondeful featured piece this week. Rgds Janette

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

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..

Ismael Nieves

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!

Sharon Winter

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

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/18/2009 4:44:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian's Bloom contest Corinne. Love, Carol

James Marshall Goff

Date: 8/17/2009 5:32:00 PM

delightful enigma in this winning poem! Corinne! congrats! ...james marshall goff

Brian Strand

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

Brian Strand

Date: 8/5/2009 1:17:00 AM

Thank you for supporting my contest Corinne.Rgds Brian

Anna-Marie Docherty

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.

Abe Lopez

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.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/9/2009 3:52:00 PM

Well said, Corinne! It's never too late to appreciate lilacs of any age. Love, Carolyn

Brian Strand

Date: 5/9/2009 1:06:00 AM

Yes our fragrance lives on Corinne.Wise words indeed.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments

Sharon Winter

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

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/7/2009 4:59:00 PM

Love this...so beautiful, yet so deeply thought provoking...great job! ~ Great writing, Corinne! ~ Carrie

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

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

Maryam Jameela Haniff

Date: 5/7/2009 2:39:00 PM

wow! this so lovely....more Please!....lol.....nicely done!.....love n smiles Maryam