Sandra Haight Poet Sonnet

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Stinky Or Sweet

Our memories can be aroma-based...
   at times not stoked by customary kind.
What some may find offensive, flee in haste,
   to others stirs up pleasure in the mind.

Especially when memories are formed
   in very young, they often leave imprints
of happy times instilled with smells that warm
   to trigger them again with pungent hints.

When in a barn at some country event,
   my hubby happily admits with glee,
that he enjoys the stinky barnyard scent...
   brings back the fun on farm with family.

To each his own with sweet or stinky smell...
   for either one...the memory will tell.


Sandra M. Haight

~8th Place~
Premiere Contest: Stink
Sponsor: Anthony Slausen
Judged: 10/04/2016

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Anu Nayak October 6, 2016 at 11:43 AM Congratulations on your placement Dear Sandra! very true....memory of the stink or fragrance leaves a trail in our mind...nice write, loved it!//love, Anu:) Sandra Haight October 6, 2016 at 3:57 PM Thank you again, Anulaxmi, for your nice visits and so supportive comments! I appreciate this so much. Hugs, Sandra

John Lawless October 5, 2016 at 6:10 PM Ah, yes, as I once told a practitioner..."Aromatherapy Stinks". Good one Sandra. It is amazing how scent can initiate memory.....good and bad. Sandra Haight October 6, 2016 at 3:56 PM Yes, John...scents to stir memories! Thank you for reading my poem and for your nice comment. Sandra

Beautiful Scars October 5, 2016 at 8:10 AM Back with my congrats sweet Sandra :)-luloo Sandra Haight October 6, 2016 at 3:55 PM Thank you again, Laura, for your wonderful visits and supportive comments and congrats! Hugs, Sandra

Maurice Yvonne September 27, 2016 at 1:21 PM A masterful poetic write on a very difficult topic. A Fav. Sandra Haight October 6, 2016 at 3:55 PM Once again, thank you, Armand for the uplifting comment and for the Fav! Sandra

Afolabi Muideen September 26, 2016 at 3:31 AM You penned this well and excellent my friend. Good luck in the contest............A.M. Sandra Haight October 6, 2016 at 3:54 PM Thank you so much, Afolabi! Sandra

Talin Kalishian September 26, 2016 at 2:59 AM brilliant idea and word ... thank you Sandra Haight October 6, 2016 at 3:54 PM Thank you again, Talin! Hugs, Sandra

Daniel Turner September 25, 2016 at 7:12 PM I hate to admit it but the smell of fresh cut hay and manure does bring back pleasant memories. Lol Some not so pleasant:) I really love this sonnet. It has just a hint of humor and a whole lot of truth. Really a fun poem Mrs Sandra. Good luck! Sandra Haight September 25, 2016 at 8:07 PM Thank you, Daniel, for your supportive comments. I thought I would write about this theme in a positive way! Sandra

Beautiful Scars September 25, 2016 at 6:59 PM very cute sweet Sandra :) good luck :)-luloo Sandra Haight September 25, 2016 at 8:08 PM Thank you, Laura! Also, your new avatar is lovely! Hugs, Sandra