LILACS My vision of a lilac world
is held in trust for me
by friends who'll never know
they're friends
and lovers I've held only once.
I'd let them know, but how?
I'd fit them in, but when?
No one's needs are that
of being fitted in.
Everyone demands
their full round share of time.
But oh those few
who've found the time
to fit me in-
schedule me somehow
within their crowded lives-
are remembered almost daily.
At night they all come back
every bit as real as lilac smells
on April days.
is held in trust for me
by friends who'll never know
they're friends
and lovers I've held only once.
I'd let them know, but how?
I'd fit them in, but when?
No one's needs are that
of being fitted in.
Everyone demands
their full round share of time.
But oh those few
who've found the time
to fit me in-
schedule me somehow
within their crowded lives-
are remembered almost daily.
At night they all come back
every bit as real as lilac smells
on April days.
Rod McKuen
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Thank you for fitting me in...
24 comments:
Beautiful Poem! I too like white lilacs. Spring will be here soon.
Have a glorious day!
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
That was lovely Rebecca,thanks for sharing it with us!
Have a great rest of the week!~~Becky
Thank you for fitting all of us in. I love the pic and can't wait to smell the fragrance of the beautiful lilacs. It seems far off, but the way time flies we will be smelling the flowers before we know it. Thanks for the beautiful poem. It is lovely!!
Hugs, Pat
So very pretty Rebecca... as always... xoxo Julie Marie
Always a pleasure to come and visit. And you are always thought of fondly. Have a wonderful day my dear and sweet friend.
Hugs and Kisses,
♥Ana
You are so sweet to say "thanks for fitting me in" and right back at you, girl friend.
Terra
Dear Sweet Rebecca,
Oh how I wish we could have lush Lilac Bushes in Georgia. I lived in the suburbs of Chicago until I was 13, and I can still remember the heady fragrance of the Lilac bushes. I understand that there is a variety of Lilac that grow well in the south, but is not as fragrant or lush as the old fashioned variety that I remember.
Thank you for bringing forth such a sweet reminder of past times. XOXOXO, Carol
Rod Mc Kuen still remains one of my favorite poets and songwriters - "let me stay a while more with you" - I always have time for you, Jennifer
jennsthreegraces
I always enjoy stopping by and visiting with you on your blog! Pull up a lap quilt and we'll have a glass of lemonade and enjoy your poetry.
Hi Rebecca,
What a sweet post!. I love, love your cubby shelf. I want to find one too!. How fun to create such a shabby chic piece.
Take care and enjoy your day,
Big hugs,Elizabeth
Oh... I have 2 lilac bushes in my small little yard. One is the deep purple and one is the lighter shade. We won't be seeing those for awhile as a foot of snow is predicted for tomorrow!
Debbie-Dabble
ah, lilacs - spring is coming!
I haven't read Rod McKuen since high school.
He is so good!
Oh,my dear friend Rebecca!-)*
What a lovely picture with a beautiful lady,she have so fresh and really life eays!Spring eays!-)***
And very nice poem,thank you!
Also many,many thank's for you enchanted comments by my in blog!
Many love and blessings,
***Violetta***
What a wonderful poem Rebecca. Thank you for sharing it with us, and especially for making me acquainted with Rod McKuen whom I didn't know before I read his poem.
All we've had here is months of unceasing rain - day in day out - and I'm getting so tired of it. can't wait for spring to knock on my door which I will then let wide open to let the sun, the warmth and the colors of the blossoms in.
I'm now off to learn more about Rod McKuen from the internet.
hugs
rita
No, thank You.
Ahhh, this poem paints a beautiful picture!
Thanks for sharing!
Hugs,
Dolores
I don't think Karen likes Lilacs very much! :( Or...maybe it's ME! :)
:) :) :) HAHAHAHA
Very sweet poem ~r~..I'm soo ready for Spring, and Summer, and longer days .. Loving this time of year now .. Everything is growing, and changing .. Hoping you have a blessed rest of your week ~
huggers ~tea~xo
Oh I always have time to fit you in sweet girl! You are such a special friend and I adore you so.
hugs
Well I do, in fact lilacs are my favorite. When I was a child I lived in Wakita on a farm and there was a giant lilac bush just below my upstairs bedroom window and I woke to that sweet wonderful fragrance every spring. Now when I smell a lilac it takes me back to those happy, carefree days. Thank you for reminding me. Beautiful poem.
Hugs
Ginger
Beautiful poem, I LOVE lilacs! I hope all is well in Rebecca's world and that you have a loveleigh day tomorrow!
So so so ready for SpRiNg!!!
Oh Moses...hurry up.
Blessings,
d
Almost as beautiful as you are my dear.
Love
Maggie
G'morn, Rebecca ~ I can't imagine a day without you, one of so few ... lilacs or not.
I love RK writings.
I had about 70' of lilacs bushes & I got this hair brained idea to take them out & save just a few ... oh, how I miss that fragrance lingering in the sweet spring dew filled air as we greet each new morn. My neighbors were pretty upset with me also ... I may have to plant them back ...
Have a beautiful day.
Hugs of love, Marydon
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