At dVerse guest host Jo is hosting Poetics with an invitation to write about scent.
dVerse Poets – Poetics – A World of Common Scents
“She stood for a long time breathing in and breathing in, the scent of the trees ….” Margaret Atwood
Perhaps It's The Cypress After All Cypress stirs my body memory, so too the wattle blossom of winter, ah, yes, the wet dog after rain at the salted, seaweed strewn beach remains, along with cinnamon toast on a cold night's mist, the sweat of love pulsing my inarticulate flesh, simple scents, the easy embodiments of youth. But what of the hidden things, is there a scent for wisdom or compassion, is there a scent for soul, for reflection? Perhaps it's the cypress after all. Copyright 2022 ©Paul Vincent Cannon All Rights Reserved ®️
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Lovely and something to think about.
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Thank you for sharing this, much appreciated Patricia.
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I believe so and my instincts prove it☺️
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Aha, thank you so much for sharing Cheryl.
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I think it may be that or it’s the scent of lilacs…
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Ha, perhaps it is 🙂
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I love this! I rely so much on smell for memory.
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Isn’t it amazing that smell, taste and sound are so vital?
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Yes, it is! I never cease to be surprised by it.
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I love the scents of trees…and yes, it may be a cypress after all. Enjoyed your reflections of the hidden things.
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Thank you so much Grace, much appreciated.
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Sigh .. This is gorgeously wise and thought-provoking, Paul! Yes, perhaps it’s the cypress after all. 😍😍
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Thank you so much for this Sanaa 🙂
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Maybe it is, Paul.
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Yes, maybe it is Punam, thank you 🙂
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So lovely, Paul. I love the conclusion and I love the trail of scents you take us on. It’s comfort mixed with wisdom.
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Thank you so much 🙂
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But what of the hidden things,
is there a scent for wisdom or
compassion, is there a scent for
soul, for reflection?
Perhaps it’s the cypress after all.
mesmerizing
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Thank you so very much for sharing 🙂
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So beautiful and evocative
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Glad you enjoyed the stirring of this.
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