The Scent of Water

Her man was woven into love spell
By another woman, not of her smell. 

Bewitchery, she will not tolerate
To the perfumery she’ll calculate.

Apothecary had the perfect answer 
An exotic earthy whiff from vetiver! 

Happy she was her man found her erotic -
But, alas, it was only episodic!

She spritzed the air with essence of rose petal -
Then a reminiscence of the betrayal!

Love and romance the attar generated 
Very soon enough it evaporated.

Memorable scent of basil she wore next,
Pleasurable things her man not to forget,

In vain, it was she who cannot forget -
In her mind fresh the err her man had make,

Scent of her rival made her green with envy,
Scent of betrayal made her very angry,

Desperate but hopeful, she went to a lone edifice; 
Temperate and humble, the scent of water brought her peace. 


7/14/14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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September 2, 2014 at 10:25 AM
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August 20, 2014 at 10:02 AM
Hija, congratulations with your winning poem... Always~ Linda
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August 20, 2014 at 11:14 AM
Thank you, Linda! God bless you :)
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Congratulations on your big win. Love, Joyce
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Thanks much, Joyce!
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Hey Everyone! When I said 'Off you go now' I didn't know you were totally going to blow my mind, not all of you at once! I am honored to have read your poetry. Thank You for entering my contest! Off You Go Now, Judy
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Thank you, Judy! grateful here for your appreciation! God bless you!
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