The Smell of You

Summary

"The Smell of You" is a sensory-rich poem reflecting on the lingering scent of a loved one and its impact throughout the day.

Abstract

The poem "The Smell of You" captures the essence of a partner's enduring fragrance that persists on the speaker's skin, evoking memories and emotions long after their departure. It describes how the scent mingles with everyday experiences, from the basil in a Caprese salad to the sundown accompanied by a glass of Semillon, and deep into the night with the aroma of tuberose and suede. The poem is a response to the "New Beginnings Ideastream" 100-word challenge, emphasizing the powerful connection between scent and memory, and the intimate reminder of a partner's presence.

Opinions

The author expresses a deep connection between scent and memory, using vivid imagery to convey the emotional impact of a partner's lingering fragrance.
The poem suggests that the scent of a loved one can be a comforting presence that endures throughout the day, influencing the speaker's sensory experiences.
There is an appreciation for the complexity and subtlety of fragrances, as seen in the blending of musk, oakmoss, lavender, and other scents.
The poem implies that the sense of smell can evoke strong feelings of intimacy and longing, even in the absence of the partner.
The reference to "powdery soft suede" and "minxy Linden blossoms" indicates a romantic and somewhat nostalgic view of the partner's scent.
The author seems to revel in the sensory memories, finding solace and arousal in the "filthy fragrances of hot flesh" that linger on bed sheets.

A poem

The smell of you

on me lingers long after you leave lasting past lunch blends with a breath of Basil; Caprese carries me through the afternoon

delight in your musk mixed with oakmoss wafts of unwashed skin rubbed together and rolled in unassuming Lavender bed sheets

The smell of you

on me dawdle still into the dusk sun sets and Semillon scents send subliminal messages via whiffs of wild Tuberose

the night returns your trail prevails like a potpourri of powdery soft suede mingled with minxy Linden blossoms in the breeze

The smell of you

on me resides to remind me; arousing relics of raw filthy fragrances of hot flesh heats the bed as if you never left

A response to the New Beginnings Ideastream, 100-word challenge: A Smell That Stays with You. —It’s good to see you back dear friend, The Dark Gourd!

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