Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, LILAC, by NINA HEMBLING


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LILAC, by                    
First Line: The fragrance of the lilac covers me
Last Line: Incense from a sacred tomb!
Subject(s): Flowers; Lilacs


The fragrance of the lilac covers me
As perfumed vapor from a hallowed sea,
Breathing your presence in every vein
With the warmth and freshness of summer rain.

Subdued by years, with misty eyes
I seek alone our paradise.
The blossoms answer for your face;
My longing, aching arms embrace
Consoling clusters -- hoping still
For your returning that would fill
My vacant heart, whose glowing fire
Wastes in a hollow of sad desire.

Oh, the scent of lilac bloom --
Incense from a sacred tomb!





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