The Lilacs are night-blind in their season

The Lilacs are night-blind in their season
And lavender shadows frame their silent hearts;
Dew-dazzled are their hanging secret blooms
To fume the night air, with olfactory ribbons.

If only one petal, in absolute darkness,
Lilac could save both sane and insane;
Give purple wings, to rise above the gloom;
Scent the floating clouds, across the face of moon.

york2frisco
A beautiful poem...it wafts, like the scent of lilac on a summer night.

Lazarus Knix
Truly awesome!

Mike
Wow Patti... let me say it again... WOW... you never fail me girl...

Susan Jarvis
A magnificent poem - 'olfactory ribbons' is a wonderful touch.

AlanTorres
Your choice of words are left me enraptured in a beautiful night scene. Your words are both simple and complex, a beautiful read.

Fay Slimm
My favourite blooms are given this wonderful poetic treatment - - a tribute they richly deserve - - thank you Patti.... x from Fay

Pendemic
The beauty and reverence here is astounding.

Kerry O'Connor
This is truly sublime. I can think of no other word to describe the sensual pleasure of your words.

yelena
Even when lilacs are night-blind, a remembrance of their scent could be our saviours at dark times (smile).