Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Incense

In the Real Estate section,
A question arose
About incense within your abode.
Certain buildings have rules
That prohibit its use
And the writer was set to explode.

If some candles are lit
For the Sabbath by some,
Why can’t she light her incense as well?
Her religion requires
That incense is burned
But the difference, to me, is the smell.

With most incense, the scent
Is intense and, to me,
Has an odor with little appeal,
Which can drift down the hallways
That many do share
Which may impact the way people feel.

Yet the candles she cited
Have no scent at all
So the answer I would have dispensed
Was comparing the two
Isn’t fair, so it’s wrong
Over incense to be so incensed.

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Maurice Rigoler January 27, 2023 at 8:09 AM As an x-Catholic the small of church incense still haunts my mind at times. On occasion I do burn a stick of it but it's of a pleasant odor. Love your clever ending./ Maurice

Gershon Wolf January 22, 2023 at 8:06 PM Cute ending there, Ilene... I actually think that the lady has a good point --- just not to be compared to Sabbath candles.

Speaks Volumes January 21, 2023 at 7:38 PM We banned passive smoke for the sake of the other bloke. I think the same rule.... would be cool.... We should ban passive incents as well ......for the sake of lades and gents who don't care for the smell. An interesting poem Ilene. Thought provoking.