Saturday, January 05, 2013

Lilac Air – v3

A living presence, growing,
sweet, intoxicating, alluring
spreading out onto the playground
the bushes changing the air, its texture,
soft, subtle, a presence, enveloping
lilac air at the side of the school
calling, enticing the passersby

To linger, to drink, to soak in
aerosol nectar, a drug
sweet, lively spring perfume
a perfect fragrance,
rich with memory, with color
under a cloudy blue sky
warm this Wednesday afternoon

Living bouquet, immersion,
a balance of purple, of green
set off against, before, alive,
the warm red brick of the school
cool air of spring, a happy presence,
wrapping around us, arms entwined
calling to us, out of a sense of love


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Edited January 5, 2013
“Lilac Air – v3”
Edited January 4, 2013
“Lilac Air – v2
May 13, 2009
“Lilac Air”
Pembroke Village School
Suncook, NH


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