Scent of the past

sorenbarrett

Hollyhocks, snapdragons, Chanel No 5, pine
The scent of yesterday peels off today's walls
A smell that ghosts enshrine
Memory's bent echo calls

Air filled with fragrances yet to come
The smell of anxiety and anticipation
Turning time's page with a thumb
The last lingering odor of reservation

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  • Lorenz

    Here's A theme I particularly like ! The scents of times...

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much Lorenz appreciate the read and comment

    • Poetic Licence

      Its not something we usually think off but there are things, thoughts, feelings, emotions connected with smell. Interesting write and observation, enjoyed the read

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you very much Tobani for the read and kind words of understanding support it is always appreciated

        • Poetic Licence

          You are very welcome

        • MDStone

          Soren,
          Made me think about past experiences, good times, good people, good memories. But also awakened me to my lack of anticipation for what is to come. New scents bring new experiences. Thank you dear poet for providing an aroma of reflection.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thanks so much MD for the review and kind most understanding interpretation it is always appreciated

          • David Wakeling

            I like the scents that this poem conjures up. It shows the magic power of poetry.Enjoyable

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you David your words carry the fragrance of joy and support and are always appreciated

            • Libellule

              Vivid sensual write...

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks so much for your review Libellule and your kind words of support they are most appreciated

              • arqios

                They do tell a story and narrate history as well as its accompanying feelings. 🙏🏻🕊

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you Cryptic for your review and understanding interpretation as always it is most appreciated

                  • arqios

                    Most welcome Soren 🙏🏻🕊

                  • Tristan Robert Lange

                    I love your use of the sense of smell in this poem, particularly, "The smell anxiety and anticipation". Really wonderful write, Soren. A fave for sure. 🌹👏

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you Tristan for your read and understanding of the importance of smell in memory. It is most appreciated

                      • Tristan Robert Lange

                        Indeed. You are most welcome, Soren.

                      • orchidee

                        A fine write SB.

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thanks so much Orchi appreciate the read and comment. We need some more hymns

                        • Thomas W Case

                          Brilliant use of the senses. My mom loved Hollyhocks.

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thanks Thomas we had them as a kid but haven't had them since.

                          • hzugman

                            What a fine combination of thought and scent. You hit a homer with this one.

                            • sorenbarrett

                              You are too gracious and your remarks are most appreciated

                              • hzugman

                                I just call 'em like I see 'em.

                              • Goldfinch60

                                Smell is the most relevant of the senses to bring back memories soren.

                                Andy

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  So correct Andy and I find working every day. Sometimes if not paying attention we wonder where an emotion or thought comes from without noticing that is stimulated by a smell. Appreciate your read and understanding words.

                                • GenXer Shamrocker ☘️

                                  Intelligently written. A poem about past and future which one has no control over one or the other.

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thanks so much for the read and most generous words of encouragement they are most appreciated



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