Je Reviens

I don't do love poems, but my muse does.

i will return
says the perfume
a promise in a
bottle of midnight
blue....

today for the sake
of old times
she wore it anew
with a pledge

its fragrance is lasting
it lingers........

yes it lingers for you.......

green floral
with a hint of narcissus
and a touch of english rose
I suppose she is saying
something as old as
the Malvern Hills

there for all time
refreshed
drenched in summer's rain
where there is love
patient darling
there is also pain

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Generous, wonderful and amazing poetry dear Chris.
"green floral
with a hint of narcissus
and a touch of english rose
I suppose she is saying
something as old as
the Malvern Hills"
I loved the above lines. The smell of a easy perfume, we cannot forget, if allowed to enjoy. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

I am thrilled by your lovely review. Pleased you like this one Coyote. It is one of significance for me.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure dear Chris. I love your work.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

I read this late last night but too weary to comment I was in ecstasy reading it it was beautiful and when I read it again with morning cuppa even Better.
I have a few fave perfumes
I truly think this is one of your most bestest !

[Chris Shaw]

Julie, this is a special poem for me so I am thrilled that you like it. Thanks for reading again.read moreJulie, this is a special poem for me so I am thrilled that you like it. Thanks for reading again.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

You are welcome x

[Nima.Hope]

"i will return
says the perfume
a promise in a
bottle of midnight
blue...."
This part of our poem suddenly shocked me and brought memories of my passed uncle who used to wear French perfumes.
Again, a good write Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Nima. Interesting to see how you related. You are most welcome.

Chris

[Ted Kniffen]

Nothing jars the memory like a remembered scent ... like Neville patchouli always reminds me of the 60's and a log ago girlfriend.

The scent of cinnamon and cloves is forever Christmas.

Good one Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Ted, please this poem reminded you of happy times. Thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[Neville]

Cor blimey missus .. my most favouwrite scent of all time .. I have even scribbled about it, possibly posted even here .. I daren't disclose the effect it has on my person & nose though ... I quite like patchouli too, but that's another story .. thank you so much for posting such an exquisite poem that would most assuredly tease anyone's olfactory nerves who had previously come across it ..... N :)

[Chris Shaw]

Fancy that Neville. We like patchouli too and it often wafts through the rooms of our home. Pleased you like the poem as well. That is high praise, an exquisite. Not sure I've had one of them before. You got me blushing :)

Chris

[Alan S Jeeves]

This poem contains the sweet perfume of nostalgia, Chris, with a puff of philosophy in the scent spray.
I guess many promises are to be found in bottles, one way or t' other. Not that I wear 'Je Reviens myself, you understand.
Well done Chris.
(I don't do 'love' poems either - well...)

Kind regards, Alan

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Alan for your thoughtful review. Pleased you enjoyed this poem.

Chris

[Stuart Munro]

Wearing Love , not just showing love

[Chris Shaw]

Very true and I thank you for noticing. Pleased you stopped by this very hot Sunday afternoon Stuart.

Chris

[Stuart Munro]

It’s a pleasure Chris to read your poems , my pasty white standard British skin is getting a tan , lol

[Chris Shaw]

And my delicate white is underwraps :))

[Stuart Munro]

Lol , you have to be careful , the suns Deadly these days to skin

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Yes, the scent of love can often bring us back to it...and that one person who wore it so well with us.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Yes J, fragrances have an ability to transport us in time to people and places. Thank you for your thoughts.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

A lovely fragrance expressed as a memory. An interesting and alluring picture.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend. I appreciate all your visits and your thoughtful comments.

Chris