Scents of Memory
In a whiff, a sniff, a gentle breeze,
Lurks memory’s keys in scents that tease.
A pie in the oven, a rain-soaked field,
Unseen time capsules, once concealed.
Grandma's perfume, in a hug, it dwells,
A story of love, each molecule tells.
Burnt rubber, fireworks, bring forth boyish grins,
Wars fought with sparklers, a scent of whims and wins.
That library book, its pages old and wise,
Inhales of adventure, where fantasy flies.
A mix of leather, dust, a dash of mold,
Time travel in a sniff, stories untold.
The ocean’s salty tang, or your lover’s skin,
A reel of memories, silently tucked in.
Scent’s magic, in its silent, invisible art,
Sketches life’s map, straight into the heart.
A deep, funny truth, in odors we find,
Nostalgic trails, our pasts intertwined.
With each sniff, a voyage, no tickets, no plans,
Just a nose, leading us through time's vast expanses.
About this poem
This poem explores the powerful connection between scents and memories, showing how different smells can instantly transport us back to moments, places, or emotions from our past
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Written on February 06, 2024
Submitted by janudirupasinghe729 on February 06, 2024
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Scheme | AABB CCDD EEFF GGHH IIXX |
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 881 |
Words | 172 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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