Sour Pickles From New Orleans


His  smelled of semi-soft cheese 
with a low moldy blue undertone 
I had no tolerance for his smell 
for compared to gym socks,
ammonia, 
or barnyards,  
it was pure Eau de Toilet ! 

After a game of indoor soccer   
he'd break wind 
while holding up one leg.  
He smelled of rotten egg 
formaldehyde, 
and sour pickles,  
from New Orleans....

While they chased after him 
with bottles of perfume 
He'd do the armpit fart 
then run away.   
Leaving behind,  
a skunky smell of Cannabis.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Hind Avatar
March 14, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Oh, ugh, lol. I saw that Ink wrote a poem for your birthday and decided to check you out. :)
Rolland Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
waw, this is so original poem, i have good memories from new Orleans, smells can wake up our poor souls, thanks for the creative inspiration dear poet
Rose  Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Yes smells can be memorable, Yann ,
Goldsmith Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I enjoyed reading your fun write. Sounds like a bath is needed with extra soap. Hahaha!!! Cute Picture... Have a fun day writing away..........
Rose  Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Thanks for reading Paula :)
Gasun Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Such a delightful and interesting poem my dear poet friend Vie. Making me dream to visit this place someday. lol. I love it and enjoyed. Thanks for sharing and the smiles. God bless you always and your poetry. Best wishes always. Hugs
Rose  Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Every scent brings us back bad or good, its ingrained in our sensory, thanks for reading
Lane Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Hey Vie, why are you picking on my home town? We just cleaned up the city for Super Bowl and Mardi Gras!! Lol. It doesn’t stink at the moment.
Rose  Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
lol, just picked it out of my hat Lin, I'm sure it smells just fine Lin, :)
Bartley Avatar
March 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Yum! Thanks for sharing!
Rose  Avatar
March 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Thanks for reading Benjamin
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