Bring Me Home

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What I'd like to give you is
an ounce of my cherished perfume...
a precious incense carried by me,
all bustling hustling years long.

in hamlet of a serene village,
a charming abode in my childhood,
windows covered with unique curtains,
made of delicate fragrant grass - Khus..

pleasing breeze gently murmuring through those plants,
brought alluring aroma of a dreamlike life!
Utopian memory soothes my existence
even today in hectic fluttering lifestyle

sadly left quaint dwelling unwarranted,
due to an unexpected occurrence
to my mother...hurriedly had to leave,
with me the wistful scent always stayed.

a frolicking damsel, rejoicing with a doll's house,
immersed in reading to her heart's content,
home surrounded by fairy-tale garden
bordered with ravishing flowers fragrant.

Bring me home that nostalgic seductive aromatic scent,
of a pure innocent unforgettable mesmerizing youth
encircled by doting family, adored by admiring friends...
engrossing dreams, entrancing memory of a playful childhood.

Notes: Khus is a tall grass plant - it has a complex, earthy, woody scent similar to lemongrass, which has been valued for its aroma since ancient times. This plant originated in India, but can be found in Indonesia, Haiti. In very warm areas in India, window-coverings used to be made, using these aromatic plants, and spraying water on them.

September 28, 2021
For "Bring Me Home" Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Mystic Rose Rose

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/14/2021 8:57:00 AM

A wonderful story/write and pretty picture. "Love It" Have a blessed day writing away......................

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/3/2021 8:42:00 PM

Those wonderful memories will always be a part of you and your heart. Your thoughts curl softly around me and my heart. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. Hugs, Brandy

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 10/2/2021 2:16:00 PM

Lovely penning Malabika, good imagery and insightful thought too. Take care,Gordon

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 10/3/2021 6:33:00 AM

Thank you so much, Dear Poet. Loved writing this poem - brought back sweet memories from childhood. Truly appreciate your comment.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 9/30/2021 9:37:00 AM

Indeed, a beautiful poem full of images, free-flowing words, and brim-filling feelings. Great work! Wish you all the best!

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 10/3/2021 6:31:00 AM

Thank you so much, Christuraj! I loved writing this poem which brought back beautiful memories of my childhood. Truly appreciate your inspiring comment.

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 9/30/2021 6:42:00 AM

What a sweet memory and a beautiful write about it... that you wish to cherish forever dear Mala... I know about khus... the particular type of grass with a unique smell... but I really didn't know that they were used as window coverings in those days... how amazing that would be isn't it?.... and when soft wind blows, the sweet aroma ... I can imagine... I specially loved your last stanza... Best wishes and hugs... ~ Ani

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 10/3/2021 6:30:00 AM

Thank you so much, Dear Ani. I really loved writing this poem - brought back very sweet memories of my parents and childhood. Really appreciate your inspiring comment.