Sweet Haunting

He can’t forget her face and how that night
she said, “I love you” going out the door.
Her fragrance lingered when she’d left his sight.
It was Chantilly, that sweet scent she wore.

She crashed her car and died, and now each day
he thinks of how he’d once asked what he’d do
without her. He had said, “There’s just no way
that I could go on, Honey, without you.”

She’d touched his cheek and whispered, “Don’t you know
I’d never leave you? That’s a promise, Dear.
If even death should take me, I would show
you somehow, my beloved, that I were near.”

He “feels” her even now inside their room.
She visits him with scent of her perfume.


Sept. 26, 2019
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Hind Avatar
September 18, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Ah, gorgeous...it's very sweet... :)
Blodgett Avatar
December 30, 2019 at 11:42 AM
This is such an intense but subtle statement putting the words right where they should be..........in the heart. Loved it Andrea. Lonna
Na Avatar
December 17, 2019 at 5:31 PM
Congrats on your winning poem Andrea
Hamilton Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 5:43 PM
Thanks Andrea for your entry, well done, congrats on a fine placement!
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 4, 2019 at 11:02 AM
I love this romantic Trophy winning poem Andrea. Congratulations on your deserving win! Couldn't see to read yesterday because I got my eye shot. I need to catch up on your poems. xxoo
Walker Avatar
October 1, 2019 at 11:31 AM
Wow, this is enchanting.
Squyres Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 3:46 PM
Haunting tale.. but in such a good way. You never fail to empress !! Congrats on your first place honors. Well deserved
Carber Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 11:02 AM
Congrats. Andrea, on yr 1st place--i found this especially interesting as I've been told by several people that they've smelled scents--strongly and quite real- associated with loved ones who have passed on.
Perrin Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 5:48 AM
Congratulations on your win, this is beautiful :-) x
Mcintosh Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 2:29 AM
This was a wonderful story and Congrats on your top win. Bless you
Mcgee Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 11:25 PM
A clever story well told. Congrats on your win.
Laurie Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 9:07 PM
Hello Andrea … it's such a delight to read your sonnets. They are so well constructed on topics that tend to belong in sonnets - thank you once again Andrea - Lindsay
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 1:45 PM
Wow, hauntingly sweet tis be -- worthy 1st honors indeed ~ Aloha always William -- GIDDY!
La France Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 1:29 PM
Andrea, oh such a lovely poem. Congratulations on your top win !
Kitchin Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 11:39 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your 1st place win in the contest with your captivating and spooky poem!
Romios Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 2:56 PM
I see this a touching poem and well done, Panagiota
Horne Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 9:03 AM
love this tender ghost story, my friend
Pandit Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 7:00 AM
I believe he sees her..a story well told, Andrea..all the best.
Krutsinger Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 1:20 AM
I have no idea what Chantilly smells like, but I know when spirit wants to speak to us they come in with smells, sounds or playing with our electronics. This is a REAL true story for my family.
Theraven Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 10:05 PM
Andrea, I love the smell of Chantilly, and love this spirited visitation. -Richard
There Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 6:47 PM
Sweet haunting, indeed ~ I really enjoyed this <3
Michael Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 6:43 PM
It happens...but it's really a sweet haunting...that could be fatal...
Adams Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 6:41 PM
this is an excellent write my friend...sad she passed but nice she was able to make herself known...since my neighbor's son passed she can smell different scents of his at times, and here his bedroom door closing... great penning...good luck in the contest :) hugs
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