lilacs

Lilacs. The symbol of love, though love is not the major theme in these poems. Although individual flowers can have their own meanings, one meaning that all lilacs share is change. That is because all flowers, no matter how tall or short, whether they grow on vines or on trees, will die, and be reborn. I think that this also fits into replacement, with things leaving and returning. Nature is the perfect example of replacement.

Flowers are a terrific vehicle for examining change and growth, replacement. This poem crisply explores this theme, but the end makes up want to know more!