A Not So Distant Memory

I sit in a darkened room
on a damp, dreary day, 
thinking about a certain someone
and about a certain perfume...
both aroused my senses,
both aroused my needs.

She was a beautiful young woman of grace, 
and I, a headstrong young man,
our eyes met, 
my heart began to race, 
this young maiden
I just knew that it had to be.

Our time was grand,
it churned passionately for a time;
this young maiden and 
that certain perfume fueled me,
but like an uncontrollable wildfire
it had to be extinguished.

That was many years ago, 
our love - my loss, 
my heart was ripped in two, 
her memory haunts me so...
that certain someone, 
that certain perfume.


For "Free Verse Frenzy" contest sponsored by Catie Lindsey.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Laan Avatar
March 23, 2011 at 4:06 AM
Beautiful poem on love and loss. We have all been there, George. So well expressed. Congratulations on your win:))
Haick Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Congratulations on your deserving win in Catie's "Free Verse Frenzy" Contest, George! Beautiful indeed. Annalise
Brown Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Congratulations to you George for your win in Catie's contest "Free Verse Frenzy". Love, Carol
George   Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 7:11 AM
Great writing, George. Many congrat's on your BIG WIN. Elaine
Onclaud Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 12:43 AM
i have tp say this is awesome... best congrats for the great win! :) huggs, nette
Sweetheart Avatar
March 20, 2011 at 3:36 PM
Congrats George on your amazing win in Catie;s contest ..an excellent entry my friend.. enjoy another chart topping win with luv..
Calhoun Avatar
March 20, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Loved this one too. A nice, gentle, nostalgic romance-oriented write that gives the reader a somber moment to pause and reflect within one's heart. So nicely written. Congratulations on your BIG WIN in Catie's contest. Best wishes, KC
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March 20, 2011 at 10:09 AM
George, every time I smell Aramis, I think of my late husband. Scents can really bring back the memories. This is a truly moving poem and I'm so happy to see you in the winners' circle. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
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March 20, 2011 at 8:15 AM
Good to see your top ten entry George. Congratulations on your worthy honor in the top 10. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
March 11, 2011 at 5:30 AM
Intensely dramatic write George ..so touching and sensitive on a lost luv.. feeling your pain and loss as so many of us have experienced this too.. good luck in the contest my friend.. a brilliant expose of a crushed heart..luv.. happy weekend... George...
Taylor Avatar
March 10, 2011 at 6:30 PM
Great piece, George. Excellent entry. Good luyck. Enjoyed. Thanks for your comments. Ralph
Dietrich Avatar
March 10, 2011 at 2:54 PM
Yes, this is definitely free verse, George and I enjoyed it. Good luck in CAties' contest!
Mehta Avatar
March 10, 2011 at 2:45 PM
What a lovely recollections of the feelings in tranquility, George
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