Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Bill, what a wonderful picture you paint with this 5-7-5 poem. I can just imagine the lilacs Chortling at you as you meander by. Wonderful imagery. So very creative. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2023

Thank you, Ulla

Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

I've always thought of a beautifully blooming flower as a smile from God. I wouldn't like to imagine that the flowers are laughing at me. Maybe they are just trying to laugh with me. Lilacs are beautiful and I love their scent but we are a long way from lilac blooming season.

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2023

Perhaps they are mumbling somewhere.

Comment from Lisasview

Excellent

Good morning the day after Christmas...
Hope your day is bright and full of love.
I really enjoyed reading your thoughts...
Thank you for sharing,
Lisa......just one week before I get a new knee...

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2023

Happy day-after-Christmas, Lisa.

reply by Lisasview on 26-Dec-2023

Hi there
Lisa

Comment from Debbie D'Arcy

Excellent

A very imaginative and striking 5-7-5 verse. I believe it's called 'pathetic fallacy' when we give human emotions to something non-human, which you do in style. I love the idea of the lilac chortling as you walk past as though it's got its own secret agenda for the day. Alliteration too in the first line enhances cohesion and flow. All complemented by a beautiful image. Nicely done, Bill! Debbie

 Comment Written 26-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2023

Thank you, Debbie.

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I rather like the theme of the lilacs laughing, but then again, scripture tells me that the trees clap hands, the winds are God's messenger, the rocks can cry out, so why not? Beautifully written Bill, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 25-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2023

Thank you, Roy

reply by royowen on 26-Dec-2023

Bless you

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Love the alliterative "Lilacs Laugh" and the personification of these powerfully-fragrant flowers. I look forward to when we can smell them in the spring.

 Comment Written 25-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2023

Me too

Comment from Mark D. R.

Excellent

Bill,

As a big fan of alliteration in my poems, I really like your first line.

Chortle and meander are just terrific descriptors in your Haiku.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy New Year.

Mark

 Comment Written 25-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Dec-2023

Thanks, Mark

Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill

Excellent

Another glorious picture. Nice poetry. Nosey Nellie wants to know Kathy's prognosis. I hope she is feeling better. Paul is back home and writing.Sandra is still in the hospital. Season's greetings sounds ironic. Love to you and yours. Karen

 Comment Written 25-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Dec-2023

She spent Christmas alone with CPAP machine and volunteer nurses. I can see her at ten today. Merry Christmas, Karen.

reply by Karen Cherry Threadgill on 26-Dec-2023

They limit when you can see her because of sleep apnea? That doesn't make a whole lot of sense. What else is going on dear friend? I have really bad gas.. There , I shared. Is there anything we can do? I can yell at them, or punch someone for you. Karen

Comment from Nicki Nance

Excellent

Laughing lilacs did it for me.. then they chortled. This is a delightful little haiku that personified my favorite flower. Thanks for taking us for a walk.

 Comment Written 25-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Dec-2023

Thank you, Nicki, for another great review.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

Another gorgeous flower will special abilities that we all admire. A fine post to promote the lilac bloom here Bill, a fine presentation, love Dolly x x x

 Comment Written 25-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Dec-2023

Thank you, Dolly