Favorite Scents

The square-cut bars of patchoulie soap scented--musky, earthy, sensual-- carefully placed on shelves and in bureau drawers-- a constant reminder of long-gone days, Like the fresh smell of newly baked bread wafting from grandma’s oven, mingling with the sultry scent of fresh-percolated coffee-- a constant reminder of bye-gone ways. Pervasive presence of lavender perfume when I hugged my grandma tight, snuggling next to her bosom filling my nostrils with love-- a constant reminder of old-fashioned sprays. Another unidentified scent comes to me from time to time, unexpected, in meditation, repeats itself in my dreams of Hawaii-- a constant reminder of lovely floral leis. SECOND PLACE WINNER Written March 15, 2021 for "Favorite Scent(s) Contest" sponsored by Chantelle Anne Cooke'' PUBLISHER'S FRONT PAGE PICK All-Poetry, October 30, 2021