Evoking The Cologne

Cassie58

Dad’s dressing gown 

remained exactly where 

he last placed it, 

on a shiny brass hook 

on his bedroom door 

where it stayed 

in its deepest blue state,

hanging lifeless, long after 

his fate had been sealed. 

Long after his unexpected 

demise, and my eyes 

had lost all focus for life, 

I would wear it. 

Wrap myself in its embrace , 

close my lids, then breathe in 

the essence of him. 

That familiar cologne,

bringing him back 

for a few precious moments,

before the sense of loss 

would kick in with vigour

and tear me apart 

like a ripped seam. 

 

 

  • Author: Cassie58 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 5th, 2024 04:52
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  • peto

    Wow
    Tremendous writing
    To go through such pain for those few precious moments
    Stunning emotion cassie

  • Cassie58

    Thank you Peto. It is an old poem, but the loss of my Dad remains. I really appreciate your visit. Have a lovely Wednesday.

  • John Prophet

    I echo WOW. Powerful emotive write!

    • Cassie58

      Thank you very much John. I appreciate your visit. Best wishes.

    • orchidee

      A thoughtful write Cassie.
      I only know the smell of KP's botox - if it has a smell?! lol.

      • Cassie58

        Many thanks Orchi. This is an old poem but I still miss my Dad after many years. Botox with a fragrance would surely be magnetic lol? Have a happy Thursday.

      • Teddy.15

        So very beautiful dear Cassie, I still have the perfume that I got married wearing, every so often I wear it to remind me of that day now 13 years ago. I also have one for other occasions, a stunning poem, reminding you of your father a simple thing such as his cologne. What a gorgeous read. ๐ŸŒน

        • Cassie58

          Thank you Teddy for another lovely review. Fragrances are so evocative arenโ€™t they? Can transport you back in time. I can remember my wedding day well, but not the perfume I wore. And yet I remember the perfumes both my Nans and my mother wore well. Pleased you enjoyed this poem. Have a happy Thursday.

        • Alan R

          Sorry for your loss, very moving write!

          • Cassie58

            Thank you Alan. This is an older poem, but my Dad is still greatly missed . I appreciate your kind review. Have a happy Thursday.

          • Goldfinch60

            Smell is the strongest memory provoker in our lives Cassie.

            Andy

            • Cassie58

              Thank you Andy. You are so right in what you say. I appreciate you stopping by.

            • Neville


              On the run up to what would have been my own Fathers 92nd birthday,
              I can honestly say that I both live and feel every single word ..
              I can also say that even without the looming of such an anniversary, these words bring a lump to my own knowing throat .. Neville

              • Cassie58

                Thank you so much Neville. Anniversaries can be a painful reminder of loss.

              • Tom Dylan

                A really moving poem, so emotive.

                • Cassie58

                  Thank you Tom for stopping by to review this piece. Much appreciated. All good wishes.

                • Thad Wilk

                  A beautifully penned,
                  poignant ๐Ÿ˜ข
                  and emotional write..โœ๏ธ
                  Sorry for your loss,
                  thank you for sharing..
                  Best wishes ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŒน. THAD

                  • Cassie58

                    Thank you Thad. An old poem, my father died many years ago. The grief has softened a tad. All good wishes.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Memories reinforced by physical items seem stronger. Sadness in this poem and a sense of nostalgia. Very nice Cassie.



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