Lilac Love

Everyone that knows me
knows that I love lilacs


I wish I had a huge hedge
running across the back yard
really...

this one will do just fine

I do have one sad little bush
but it is a very pale purple


and don't get me wrong
I do like the pale


but I yearn for the deeper shade
like this one


down the road from the farm
there is an old property
the house is gone
but the lilac bushes are still there


showy pretty blooms of both
purple and white


Mom had a pink one
at the house
it was pretty

but I am an old fashioned girl

On my way to work
I drive through an older part of the city
established homes with big old bushes
in full bloom

I have been on the lookout all week
for one that was close to the road
one where I could maybe pull over
and grab a bouquet
before I peel off in my car

I found a spot on Tuesday
it would work just fine
so I said
"on my way home ~ I will do it"

so on Tuesday
I forgot
and Wednesday I thought about it too late
and was not going to turn around

Thursday and Friday did not take me by the spot
but Saturday I thought about it again
and on my way home from my errands
I did it!

I even got some for Mom
she loves them too!

Have a wonderful day!

xo