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 🙏🏻🕊

                  • Friendship

                    Your poem appears to examine the interplay between memory, scent, and the passage of time, reflecting on how fragrances can evoke nostalgia and influence emotions, thereby intertwining past experiences with present feelings of anxiety and anticipation. The smell of anxiety and anticipation serves as a metaphor for the emotional weight of the present, underscoring how the future can be both exciting and daunting. Soren, your poem also seeks to underscore the significance of scent in shaping our memories and emotions, illustrating how the past informs the present and future, and encouraging readers to consider their own associations with scents and how they evoke personal memories and feelings.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you again Friendship for distilling the essence of this poem. It is most appreciated

                    • 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.



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