The Smell of You

I light a candle for you this lonely night Vanilla scented footsteps from the past. The smell of your sweater a poignant delight I wonder how long the memory will last. Lavender scent to ease the empty pain Potpourri of emotions in the smoky air. In honeysuckle flames I see you again Inhale the smell of aftershave in my hair. Lose myself in pipe tobacco and peppermint Barbeque fumes from a long lost yesterday. Chocolate laughter that tease and hint Of watermelon wars in the dusty hay. Coffee memories that taunt and tease Lost conversations in the smell of brandy. Dusty morning air after a hard freeze Your body heat so sweetly handy. I light a candle for you this lonely night Vanilla scented footsteps from the past. Somewhere deep inside it's very tight I wonder how long is grief supposed to last.