In this charming collection of poetry, Susan McKelvey Delano explores themes of memory, love, and nature through vivid imagery and lyrical language. The title poem, "The Lilac," is a haunting meditation on the fleeting nature of life and the beauty that can be found in even the darkest moments. With its powerful emotional resonance and timeless themes, The Lilac is a must-read for any lover of poetry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.