My Favorite Scents

(I tried to fashion the words a bit to the tune of “My Favorite Things”)


Roses and lavender; lilacs abloom;
Scent of these flowers also in perfume.
Old-time Chantilly and spicy Tabu -
These are a few of my favorite scents too.

Pizza and home-made bread straight from the oven;
Bacon and barbecue – Those smells I’m lovin’.
Cookies and pies, every bakery treat.
But popcorn’s the one that the others can’t beat!

Scent of cinnamon 
or of licorice when it’s in my tea.
I love to inhale it, but better to eat some
because it’s so heavenly.

Christmas scents popular like evergreen.
Smells not so popular like gasoline.
Yes, I adore that one, and I like too
that smell from my childhood of Elmer’s glue!

Grilling hot dogs;
grilling burgers. Oh, I’d love it if
every day of my life I could take -
of each favorite scent - a whiff!!

March 19, 2021
for Chantelle Anne Cooke's Favorite Scent(S) Poetry Contest
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Andresen Avatar
April 5, 2021 at 12:53 PM
- Congratulations, Andrea :)
Allison Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 4:19 PM
so many scents Andrea and you've fitted them in so delightfully with the song, Many congrats on your win :-) hugs Jan xx
Evans Avatar
April 1, 2021 at 12:58 PM
All our favorite things.... and then we don't feel so bad.... the great Sound of Music... love your poem. Congrats... Happy Easter.
Edmonds  Avatar
March 27, 2021 at 11:46 PM
Lovely Andrea, I sang your poem as I read it. . . . “Californian Poppy, Soir De Paris - vintage scent for a historic lady. Turning boys heads round when passing them by - memories that bring on tears to the eye.” ~ Belle
Radhakrishna Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 11:46 AM
One of the most important senses in man and in beast! all those smells are my favourite too! wouldn’t however recommend glue!! all the best in the contest!
Dietrich Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 4:31 PM
gas and paint better than glue. hahaha
Fowler Avatar
March 22, 2021 at 9:34 AM
Brilliantly written Andrea. Best wishes for the contest! Linda
Laurie Avatar
March 20, 2021 at 6:09 PM
Hello Andrea … often a scent rekindles a memory and vice-versa. You’ve covered some lovely scents here Andrea - Lindsay
Ligon Avatar
March 19, 2021 at 2:04 PM
Nice variety of scents invoking many memories. Glad to find out I'm not the only one who likes to sniff glue and gasoline. :)
Devonshire Avatar
March 19, 2021 at 1:28 PM
Glad we know enough not to inhale too many fumes from gas or glue! You did a nice job rewriting lyrics for the song! I can't think of any scent I love more than bacon. Best wishes in the contest, Andrea! Hugs, Carolyn
Buhagiar Avatar
March 19, 2021 at 12:32 PM
So many things that give us some fragrance. Lovely poem. What about marmalade? But perhaps it's not pleasing to all.
Hankins Avatar
March 19, 2021 at 9:35 AM
I think you nailed it, Andrea. As I was reading, I realized how many of these scents bring me great pleasure. And, yes, I love the scents of gasoline and Elmer's glue! I do not need to wish you luck...this is a sure winner!
Andresen Avatar
March 19, 2021 at 8:00 AM
- You have many fragrance favorites, Andrea ... best wishes in the contest :) - Have a nice weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Cunningham Avatar
March 19, 2021 at 7:26 AM
I think you covered most of everyone's favourite scents Andrea. Have a great weekend. Tom
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