75 Years of Lilac Legacy ~ 2013 Lilac Poem Spokane Lilac Festival

Legend of Ancient times,tales of beautiful lore

God of forests and fields chasing beauty…wanting more.

Running, desperate-escaping-flee,

Beauty transforms into ornate Lilac tree.

Innocence of purity and truth

White Lilac blooms… we celebrate our youth.

Brave military you diligently protect

Purple confident plumes depict our honor, our respect.

Legacy generously gifted from the past

Lovingly planted Lilac roots grow… holding firm, holding fast.

Emerging from a cold-wintery-sleep each May

Sweet purple-hues “The beauty of this Lilac City!” all will say.

Alive at 75! Our Diamond Anniversary we sing!

Like that gem, our traditions are steadfast:

Durable, simple, elegant with grace

Timeless simplicity… Lilac petals of lace.

Community spirit we proudly display

A festival to honor and celebrate:

Our youth, our military, our beautiful land.

Seventy-five years strong…Lilac Legacy

We celebrate you, Spokane!

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