LILAC MESSAGE
When I see the lilac tree,
memories stir inside of me.
Picking bouquets in bloom
lilac smells filled my room.
Aroma truly heaven scent,
ideal Mother’s Day present.
Maytime gift from my heart,
thank-you memo while apart.
Airy renewal…you are absent.
Lilac message must be heaven sent.
April Ryan is a longtime Washington resident and poet/writer for Northwest Prime Time.
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