Grateful to God* for deliverance from anosmia
I praise Him for the pleasant breath of life
midst jubilant smelling optimization
oozing with wondrous delights...
On a restful day of redolent vibrancy, my nose is greeted
by minty scent of my special child's shampoo
with citrus body wash along bubble gum-cologne
and refreshing baby powder after his bathing spree...
Oh, I enjoy the aroma of steamed breakfast rice
sizzling barbecue, creamy chicken-vegetable soup
with mango yoghurt while allowing hot chocolate
to blend with the smell of toasted bun midst peanut butter.
Concluding my morning festive flavorsome meal
my olfactory sense is welcomed by serene balmy room
verily therapeutic as I immerse for writing pursuits
gripped with the lavender fragrance of my own perfume.
*In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
September 12, 2023
2nd place, "Five Senses (Smelling Emphasis)" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Sotto Poet; judged on 9/13/2023
I'm THIRSTY
I come to you my love and I drink
I believe in you my love
Rivers of living waters will flow from within me
I'm BLIND
I come to you my love and I see
I believe in you my love
Endless beauty will spread in front of my eyes
I'm DEAF
I come to you my love and I hear
I believe in you my love
Melodies of unimaginable harmony will play to my ears
I'm MUTE
I come to you my love and I speak
I believe in you my love
Glorifying sweet words will come out of my mouth
I'm NUMB
I come to you my love and I feel
I believe in you my love
Grateful feelings will fill and spill me
I have ANOSMIA
I come to you my love and I smell
I believe in you my love
Sensational bonne Odeurs will come to me
And finally, I'm DEAD
I come to you my love and I start living
I believe in you my love, and in you only
and I'm happily living forever and ever
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