Scent To Remind Me
“SCENT TO REMIND ME”
Favourite fragrances of nature, newness and food
that gently trigger a memory response
familiar warm fuzzy feeling of contentment and happiness
link between present day senses and my sub-conscious past
scent to remind me
NATURE…
opening my bedroom window at dawn
refreshing smell of a misty morn
distinct scent of a sea breeze greets me
awakening of the senses after yesterdays humidity
promising newness of day--awareness of fragrant oceans
coastlines -- calming tides- motions of waves
the flow and ebb of life
A scent of freshly cut grass- reminder of my childhood weekends
fathers weekend ritual-- mowing the lawn
heralding the end of another school week
two days of spontaneous fun and family outings
scent to remind me
NEWNESS---
of a life- the distinct fragrance of a new born baby
soft muskiness of smooth unblemished skin
baby soap- plastic bath tubs--slippery wriggling bodies
wide and innocent eyes focused… complete love and trust
hooded towels unwrapped revealing tiny heads- soft downy hair
innocence- baby son or daughter
scent to remind me
FOOD---
cold and rainy winter’s day-- comforting aroma of homemade soup
permeating through the house , slowly simmering on the stove
a cup of health and consolation
melting away the chilly greyness -- a winters ambience
shopping malls--coffee smells
tempting and delicious in passing
never quite fulfilling promises of their rich aroma’s
roasted chicken - done in traditional family way
lemon…a hint of garlic, sizzling skin to a crispy brown
memories--Sunday roasts-- grandparents home
gatherings of diverse characters- sharing and serving
searching common genetic denominators amidst social chaos
scent to remind me
Copyright© April 2013 Kim van Breda
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