The Smell Of Your Skin

This actually just a random little thought I had. This actually happens to me though.

Do you know what I find utterly incredible? Sometimes I'll be lying in bed, busying myself with something, and I'll swear that I can smell you. I breathe in the scent, and it courses through my veins. I feel a familiar tightness in my chest, and like a strong ocean wave, memories of late blissful nights with you crash over me, and completely consume me for just a moment. For a few seconds, you are there with me, and I remember. Just like an addict taking drugs. I feel the rush, the bliss. But then, just like that, its gone. And I'm alone again. 

Author's Note

Again this is NOT a story. It's just an explanation of something that happens to me. No hate please :)

Reviews

[Patrick Henry]

I love these moments. At times I think they are our minds trying to steal little bursts of normalcy when answers are not that easily recognized or attained. First thing I thought of, reading this poem, was not the some 69+ friends I lost..... but the Long Island Medium show where the lady speaks of "spirit" doing this to her so she can give her reading. I love the show.... I love the short story. I have never even written down what you have written down here, and STILL I can 100% relate to this.... and I don't know how it comes over me when it does or the "why"!! A sincere thanks to writing this. I don't imagine I would have receive d this the same way or even cared to, if I didn't read it here like I did!! Tender, reflective, sad, and understandably relative for me to enjoy...... xoxo -Mark

[MissJenaBlair]

Thank you so so so much! I'm unbelievably happy that you could relate to this feeling. :)

[FallenRain]

great writing! made me feel every word you chose.

[MissJenaBlair]

aw thanks! that means a lot :)

[Francis Danger]

the sense of smell is the one most tied to memory. bravo.

[KillerWithWords]

nice.
If you ever write a short story, put this in.
I would suggest expanding this into a short story...

[MissJenaBlair]

That's an awesome idea! I might just have to do that! :)

[Mary E. Green]

Wow! I love this one! I've been there. I used to date a guy in high school that it seemed even when he wasn't with me, I could still smell him. To this day I recall his scent, the smell of his leather jacket, his car, & even the oil from him working on cars. It was my favorite scent ever but only on him. I will sometimes think I can still smell him on the breeze. May be crazy to some but I loved him. Awesome write! Looking forward to reading more!

[MissJenaBlair]

It's so awesome to see how many people relate to this! Thank you :)

[Jeremia]

I know the feeling, usually I'm out and about when I get the scent tho. It kinda smacks me in the face. :/ Nicely done.

[Brittany]

Good job! I love the description you put into it!

[Ban Heo]

This is refreshing and honest. I would change the last word sentence to "And I'm alone again." Little things like that. Good job and keep writing.