Beryl Edmonds Poet Rhyme

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Written - 11th September 2025

 

 

A Perfume Bottle

A perfume bottle I'll never forget
Stays in my heart, where its forever etched
It was my eldest sister's first romance
That Christmas to me was heaven enhanced.

We watched as her presents became unwrapped
All us sisters hearts were truly enrapt
Each item had a heavenly perfume
The fragrance simply made our young hearts boom.

I found it the best thing I'd ever seen
Lovely as an enchanting movie scene
First thing I bought with my first pay packet
Beauteous perfume, just had to have it.

Our mom let us spend our first wage, so sweet
After that we had to pay for our keep
I'll never forget that scent, didn't cost much
Was start of a love with a magic touch.

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Mystic Rose Rose September 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM lol mine was called " Evening In Paris " oh how wonderful those first scents are for us, back when we were young. thanks for sharing, this, a memorable poem, for sure Beryl Edmonds September 23, 2025 at 2:18 AM Thank you Rose, I wore that perfume too as did my mother, precious fragrant memories… Beryl

Paul Callus September 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM That sure is a delightful memory which deserved a poem to keep it forever fresh (and fragrant!), Beryl. ~ Regards // paul Beryl Edmonds September 23, 2025 at 2:16 AM Thank you Paul, the memory is still fresh and fragrant in my mind, of a very special Christmas time… Beryl

Danny Derden September 20, 2025 at 5:30 AM Sentimental. Childhood and sisterhood swirl in fragrant memory, where perfume becomes a symbol of enchantment and first love. Beryl Edmonds September 23, 2025 at 2:14 AM Thank you Danny, I remember that Christmas morning so well, all us sisters watching our eldest sister unwrapping those presents, it felt so loving and romantic… Beryl

Charles Messina September 18, 2025 at 3:33 AM Very nice, Beryl. Fond memories, dear friend. Best wishes in the contest! Charlie Beryl Edmonds September 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM Thank you Charles, your best wishes are appreciated… Beryl

Krishika Upadhyay September 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM Such a tender and nostalgic piece ,the perfume becomes more than a fragrance, it’s a memory stitched with love, family, and the sweetness of firsts. Beautifully heartfelt. Thank you for sharing this with us. Beryl Edmonds September 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM Thank you Krishika, yes you’re right, that fragrance is stitched with love in my heart, never forgotten… Beryl

Sam Kauffman September 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM You have enhanced two lovely images - Christmas and perfume - in your story! Love the way you spin the mystery with anticipation as you wove suspense into your story. I know your L"Air du Temps story, what was your first fragrance? My first fragrance was Blue Grass by Elizabeth Arden. Best wishes for the contest. Blessings of fragrant grace to you. Beryl Edmonds September 16, 2025 at 9:39 AM Thank you Sam. The first fragrance I bought was Bond Street by Yardley, loved it… Beryl

Victor Buhagiar September 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM I visited Woolworths several times whilst in London. Remember those perfume bottles. You did well, Beryl, buying your first bottle. Good luck in the contest. Beryl Edmonds September 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM Thank you Victor, I remember still the thrill of buying my first bottle of perfume… Beryl

sara Etgen-Baker September 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM I appreciate the nostalgic nature of this poem...I found it captivating. I, too, remember my first bottle of perfume....don't recall the fragrance name...but, like you, I had to have it. have a blessed evening & best wishes with the contest, Sara Beryl Edmonds September 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM Thank you Sara, the first perfume I ever bought didn’t cost a lot, but it was never forgot… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith September 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM "The Perfume Bottle" is a lovely write/story. The little bottles gave us much joy as a young child. "Good Luck" Have a lovely day writing away................. Beryl Edmonds September 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM Thank you Paula, when young us three sisters, two came along later, used to love going to the Woolworths store, there they had sweet bottles of scent in animal shaped bottles, we loved them, such lovely childhood memories, cheap and cheerful they were… Beryl