John A. Hancock - Lilacs

O' favor'd flower of spring's return
How bright your violet petals bloom
Filling the air with scent'd lavender
Not e'en darkness can dim your tiny plumes
Of all the colours spring brings to life
Of the many flowers that adorn the month of May
Tis the endearing Lilac that reigns supreme
Till summer's kiss thy beauty starts to fade

John A. Hancock

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