This was the title of an old (1928) movie, but the song that's been running in my head is 'We'll gather lilacs in the spring again' from 'Perchance to Dream'... a good title, I'd say!
The first time I ever stayed with my mother and father-in-law to be, they had a recently-widowed friend visiting too. I remember this song came on the radio, and how my mother-in-law quickly switched it off when she saw how her friend was affected.
It's a beautiful song, very poignant and nostalgic.
Right now I'm seeing lilacs splendidly and profusely in bloom. What a sight they are, not to mention the way they perfume the air. I don't think I've ever seen them look so glorious. Not since coming to North America anyhow. Then we have this profusion of dandelions, also more than I've ever seen. I believe it's the same in the U.K. too. These yellow flowers are special, though, because you can use every bit of the plant, mostly for remedial purposes. I don't do much, except pluck three or four leaves to add to our mixed green salad.
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