Scent

Scent

A Poem by Siddartha Beth Pierce

The power of memory

the cum of hay

the smell of clay

like the mud puddle

at the bottom of the hill

where we used to play.

 

Joy, the perfume

my mother would wear

when there was enough money

to spare

at Christmastime.

 

And mine, Byzance

for Spring or Summer

and Coco Chanel or Fendi

in Fall and Winter

brings pleasure to those

who cross my path.

 

It is time

that we agreed

to bring this passion

to those that have suffered.

 

They say, don't look back

but plan for the future

and live for the moment

to enjoy what is happening now.

 

For you all I would do

most anything

to show you the truth and love

and learning-

as well as pleasure

forever burning

of my greatest need

that I hold dear.

 

A smell can trigger

a thought, a care and

makes me wish

that you were here.

 

Incense, too, is nice

although it often

makes me sneeze

as does lavendar

upon the summer breeze.

 

With auras, words and

purple rain-

the guardians of scent

look after us

without a doubt

enjoy loved ones

the miracle for you from me

of the blessed

Aromatherapy.

 

 

© 2008 Siddartha Beth Pierce


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i can just smell the lovlyness in this one! I enjoyed this very much! xx0x00x0

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

What a wonderful bouquet of fragrance this is!
Rich

Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

You've worked a spell. I'm curious to experience the fragrances of Byzance, Coco Chanel and Fendi.





Posted 16 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.


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Siddartha Beth Pierce
Siddartha Beth Pierce

Richmond, VA



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